Pioneers Come Up Just Short at #15 USAO

The Basics
Score: MNU 87 - Science & Arts 87
Record: MNU (2-1), USAO (2-0)
Location: Drover Fieldhouse - Chickasha, Okla.

CHICKASHA, Okla. - The Pioneers put up a good fight at #15 USAO, even threatening a modest 15-game home win streak, but came away with a 4-point loss on Monday. With the game tied at 21 in the first half, MNU went on a 12-0 run to take a big lead.The Drovers responded with a 13-0 run to grab the lead back, and MNU clung to a 1-point lead at halftime.

The second half was tight throughout, but the Pioneers lost the lead at the 12:25 mark and never got it back. MNU fought back to get within 1 point a few times, but never got over the hump. Try Brown hit a 3 in the final seconds to get within 6, but the Drovers hit enough free throws to stay ahead.

Turning Point
USAO's 13-0 run to answer MNU's 12-0 run in the first half got them back in the game.

Individual Leaders
Trey Brown hit 4 threes for a career-high 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. Anthony Brown shot 7-10 for 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 steals. Cameron Brady had 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 steals. And Darnell Miller added 15 points.

Inside the Box Score
MNU was 18-19 from the free throw line.

Up Next
The next game is Friday at Oklahoma Wesleyan (1-0) at 8:00.