Watch (4th quarter)
The Basics
Score: MNU 65 - St. Mary 61
Record: MNU (1-3), USM (3-1)
Location: Cook Center - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. - The Pioneers trailed by multiple possessions for most of the game, but a late rally gave MNU their first victory of the season over St. Mary on Saturday. The Spires won the first quarter 20-12, but MNU battled back in the second to close the gap.
Makayla Gooch's halftime buzzer beater got MNU within 4.
The St. Mary lead was 5 entering the 4th, and a 3-pointer put MNU down 8 with 7:30 remaining. MNU clawed back to get within 4, and
Arielle Sargent hit back-to-back threes to finally give MNU their first lead. The Pioneer defense held firm the rest of the way, and Gooch and Sargent hit free throws down the stretch to claim victory.
Turning Point
Sargent's consecutive 3s gave MNU their first lead.
Individual Leaders
Makayla Gooch had 22 points.
Megan Scott recorded 11 points and 4 blocks. And
Arielle Sargent had 10 points and 7 rebounds.
Inside the Box Score
Both teams shot 21-58 from the floor.
Up Next
The next game is Tuesday at home vs. Baker (3-3) at 7:00.
