Pioneers Drop to 0-2

The Basics
Score: MNU 58 - Northwestern 67
Record: MNU (0-2), NC (2-0)
Location: Bultman Center - Orange City, Iowa

ORANGE CITY, Iowa - The Pioneers are 0-2 after a 67-58 loss at Northwestern on Tuesday. Neither team could get on track in the first quarter, and MNU trailed 8-5. The Raiders opened it up in the 2nd quarter and the Pioneers trailed 27-16 at halftime. With just under 5 minutes remaining, the Pioneers trailed by 16, but three straight 3s from Makayla Gooch and Arielle Sargent cut the deficit to 7. MNU got as close at 5 in the final minute, but Northwestern made enough free throws to hold off the run, and the Pioneers lost by 9.

Turning Point
Northwestern's big second quarter gave them a double digit lead.

Individual Leaders
Makayla Gooch had 18 points and 3 assists. Jordynn Gonzalez added 11 points. Arielle Sargent had 9 points. And Megan Scott had 8 points and 9 rebounds.

Inside the Box Score
Increased their field goal percentage and point total every quarter.

Up Next
The next game is Wednesday at Morningside (0-2) at 6:00.