Pioneers Handle Grand View to Advance to Finals

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The Basics
Score: MNU 69 - Grand View 55
Record: MNU (18-3), GVU (19-7)
Location: Bell Family Arena - Olathe, Kan.

OLATHE, Kan. - MNU jumped out to a big lead and never let up in a 69-55 semifinal victory over Grand View on Friday. The Pioneers started the game with an 18-5 opening quarter, holding the Vikings to 2-18 shooting. Grand View never got closer than 12 points the rest of the way, and MNU advanced to the Heart Tourney final for the first time since 2016.

Turning Point
MNU won the first quarter 18-5 to set the tone.

Individual Leaders
Mackenzie Loe shot 7-11 for 16 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 blocks. TrEl'Shawn Smith had 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists. And Jordynn Gonzalez added 10 points.

Inside the Box Score
MNU held Grand View to 34% shooting.

Up Next
The next game is Monday at home vs. #8 Clarke (20-2) in the Heart Tourney Championship at 7:00.