Pioneers Stunned at Home

The Basics
Score: MNU 69 - Benedictine 71
Record: MNU (13-4, 8-3), BC (9-8, 7-4)
Location: Cook Center - Olathe, Kan.

OLATHE, Kan. - After 3 straight road wins over break, MNU fell at home 71-69 to Benedictine on Saturday. The Pioneers started strongly and took an 18-8 lead, but the Ravens went on a 21-7 run to take a 4-point lead at the 4:45 mark. MNU closed the half with a 13-5 run for a 4-point halftime lead. The second half was tight until a 3-minute 11-1 burst from the Ravens to give them a 9-point lead. With 1 minute left, MNU still trailed by 7, but Anthony Brown scored 5 quick points and Ed Wright hit a 3 after two BC free throws to close the gap to 1 with 8 seconds left. After a quick foul, Benedictine made the first free throw but missed the second, giving MNU once more chance. But the forced 3-pointer at the buzzer went begging, and the Ravens held on.

Turning Point
Benedictine's 11-1 run late in the 2nd half built a 9-point lead.

Inside the Box Score
The Ravens were 9-14 from beyond the arc.

Individual Leaders
Anthony Brown had 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 steals. Ed Wright had 21 points. And Caleb Jones-McCrary had 11 points and 7 rebounds.

Up Next
The next game is Monday at home vs. Baker (13-3, 8-2) at 7:30