Pioneers Win at #16 Central Methodist

The Basics
Score: MNU 3 - Central Methodist 1
Record: MNU (16-0, 9-0), CMU (12-5, 6-4)
Location: Puckett Fieldhouse | Fayette, Mo.

FAYETTE, Mo. - MNU is 16-0 after a 4-set victory at #16 Central Methodist on Friday. CMU led the first set 24-22, but the Pioneers rallied for 4 straight points to steal a 1-0 lead. MNU controlled the second set to win 25-19, but the Eagles fought off match point in the 3rd and won 26-24. The fourth set was tight until CMU found some separation at 18-14, but an MNU timeout led to a run and a 20-20 tie. MNU won 4 of the final 5 points to win the set and take the match.

Turning Point
MNU won the final 4 points of Set 1 to take the lead.

Individual Leaders
Lucie Maceckova had 19 kills and 18 digs. Cassidy Crist added 11 kills. Cassidy Crist had 17 kills. Mikayla Johnson had 13 kills and 6 blocks. Katrina Davis had 54 assists and 10 digs. And Savannah Crossland had 27 digs.

Up Next
The next match is Saturday at Missouri Valley (11-13, 2-8) at 2:00.