Pioneers Fall Late at Evangel

The Basics
Score: MNU 67 - Evangel 72
Record: MNU (5-4, 2-2), EU (3-6, 2-2)
Location: Ashcroft Center - Springfield, Mo.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - MNU let a road game slip away late at Evangel on Wednesday. A tight game saw the Pioneers lead by 5 heading to the 4th quarter, but the Valor tied the game with 7:35 remaining. The game remained within 1 possession into the final minute, and the Pioneers took a 1-point lead with 35 seconds left. The Valor scored a quick bucket to take the lead, and a turnover and fast break layup put the Valor up by 3. The Pioneers couldn't score on the next possession, and Evangel hit 2 late free throws to win by 5.

Turning Point
Evangel went on a 6-0 run to close the game.

Inside the Box Score
MNU shot 4-14 in the 4th.

Individual Leaders
Arielle Sargent had 13 points. Rachel Seibold had 10 points, 5 assists, and 3 steals. And Vanda Cuamba had 10 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocks.

Up Next
The next game is Saturday at Graceland (6-5, 1-4) at 2:00.