Pioneers Hold off Ravens

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The Basics
Score: MNU 60 - Benedictine 54
Record: MNU (15-9, 12-4), BC (17-9, 9-7)
Location: Cook Center - Olathe, Kan.

OLATHE, Kan. - The Pioneers won their 7th straight game with a 60-54 victory over Benedictine on Wednesday. The game was tied at halftime, but MNU used a 22-8 run in the third quarter to take control of the game. The Ravens fought back in the 4th to close the gap to 2, but Makayla Gooch and Megan Scott hit their free throws in the final seconds to seal the win.

Turning Point
MNU's 24-15 third quarter put the Pioneers up 9.

Individual Leaders
Megan Scott had 23 points and 8 rebounds. Lydia Ostenson had 12 points, 3 blocks, and 3 steals. TrEl'Shawn Smith had 11 points and 11 rebounds. And Makayla Gooch had 6 points, 6 assists, and 4 steals.

Inside the Box Score
MNU won the turnover battle 19-8.

Up Next
The next game is Saturday at Mt. Mercy (12-15, 9-7) at 2:00.