The Basics
Score: MNU 87 - Missouri Valley 82
Record: MNU (10-9, 5-4), MVC (11-8, 3-6)
Location: Burns Athletic Center - Marshall, Mo.
MARSHALL, Mo. - Rocky Lamar is 2 wins shy of 800 after MNU won their first road game of the season, 87-82 at Missouri Valley on Wednesday. The Pioneers started on an 8-0 run and held a 4-point lead at halftime. After 6 minutes of second half play, MNU led by 13, but Valley subbed out all 5 players and started to make a comeback. Over the next 6 minutes, Valley went on a 20-5 run to take a 2-point lead. MNU responded with a 7-0 run a few minutes later, and Valley was forced to start fouling in the final minute. MNU hit their free throws, and held on to win by 5.
Turning Point
MNU's 7-0 run in the second half gave them the lead for good.
Individual Leaders
Cameron Brady had 28 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 steals.
Trey Brown had 15 points, 9 assists, and a career-high 7 steals.
Anthony Brown added 15 points and 4 assists.
Caleb Jones-McCrary had 12 points and 9 rebounds. And
Darnell Miller had 12 points and 3 assists off the bench.
Inside the Box Score
MNU shot 38% from deep.
Up Next
The next game is Saturday at home vs. Peru State (8-11, 3-6) at 4:00.
