Pioneers Fall in Heart Final

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The Basics
Score: MNU 37 - Clarke 58
Record: MNU (18-4), CU (21-2)
Location: Bell Family Arena - Olathe, Kan.

OLATHE, Kan. - MNU lost to #8-ranked Clarke University in the Heart Tourney Championship on Monday. In a defensive battle, MNU clung to a 20-19 lead at halftime. Clarke managed to get some breathing room in the 3rd period with a 7-point lead, then closed strongly and the lead ballooned to 22 before it was over.

Turning Point
Clarke won the 3rd quarter 17-9 to turn the game around.

Individual Leaders
Megan Scott had 11 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 2 steals. And Mackenzie Loe had 10 points and 2 steals.

Inside the Box Score
MNU shot 23%.

Up Next
The next game is in the Opening Round of the NAIA National Tournament.