Pioneers Beat Friends

The Basics
Score: MNU 76 - Friends 61
Record: MNU (3-1), FRND (1-2)
Location: Cook Center - Olathe, Kan.

OLATHE, Kan. - MNU used a big second half to pull away from Friends in a 76-61 victory on Friday. The first half was tight, and the Pioneers took a 2-point lead to the locker room. MNU started to build a lead early in the second half, but the game was put out of reach in the final 5 minues. Anthony Brown had 4 fouls early in the second half, but took over the game in the final minutes. He entered the game with just under 10 minutes remaining, and poured in 15 points to close out the game.

Turning Point
An MNU run early in the second half built a multi-possession lead.

Individual Leaders
Anthony Brown had 22 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals. Ed Wright II had 22 points and 4 assists. Caleb Jones-McCrary had a career-high tying 19 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 blocks. And Jake Alexander added 11 rebounds and 4 assists.

Up Next
The next game is Friday at home vs. Science & Arts (1-1) at 7:30.