Pioneers Drop Tight Contest

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The Basics
Score: MNU 62 - Peru State 64
Record: MNU (10-10, 5-5), PSC (10-11, 5-6)
Location: Cook Center - Olathe, Kan.

OLATHE, Kan. - The Pioneers lost by 2 in a tough game vs. Peru State on Saturday. The Bobcats started the game on fire and built a 32-15 lead after 13 minutes of play. In the final minute of the half, MNU went on a 6-0 run to trail by just 5 at the break. MNU took the lead on a Cameron Brady 3-point play with 16 minutes left, but Peru scored on their next possession and built a 13-point lead with 7 minutes remaining. The Pioneers fought back and tied the game with under a minute to play, but Peru managed a tough bucket with 17 seconds left. MNU's final possession resulted in a desperation deep three, and Peru escaped with the 2-point win.

Turning Point
Peru's bucket in the final minute was the difference.

Individual Leaders
Anthony Brown had 16 points and 3 steals. Cameron Brady had 14 points. Darnell Miller had 11 points off the bench. And Trey Brown had 9 points and 5 assists.

Up Next
The next game is Monday at Park (10-6, 5-5) at 7:30.