Pioneers Handle Yellowjackets

The Basics
Score: MNU 77 - Graceland 57
Record: MNU (8-8, 5-3), GU (4-14, 1-8)
Location: Closson Center - Lamoni, Iowa

LAMONI, Iowa - The Pioneers jumped out to a big lead and won by 20 at Graceland on Monday. MNU started 7-8 from the floor while keeping the Yellowjackets off the board, and the lead was 16-0 after just 4 minutes. The Pioneers led 41-20 at halftime, and cruised to a 20-point victory.

Turning Point
MNU's 16-0 start set the tone.

Individual Leaders
TrEl'Shawn Smith had 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. Megan Scott shot 6-8 for 17 points and 7 rebounds. And Makayla Gooch, Arielle Sargent, and Lydia Ostenson had 8 points apiece.

Inside the Box Score
MNU won the turnover battle 23-16.

Up Next
The next game is Wednesday at Missouri Valley (10-8, 4-5) at 5:30.