Pioneers Beat Benedictine

The Basics
Score: MNU 54 - Benedictine 49
Record: MNU (11-5, 8-3), BC (6-11, 3-8)
Location: Cook Center - Olathe, Kan.

OLATHE, Kan. - MNU is back in the win column after a 54-49 victory over Benedictine on Saturday. MNU dominated on defense in the 1st quarter, holding the Ravens to 5 points. Benedictine controlled the 2nd and 3rd quarters, however, and led by 6 with 7 minutes remaining in the game. The Pioneers went on an 11-0 run over the next 4 minutes to take a 5-point lead, and free throws iced it down the stretch.

Turning Point
MNU's 11-0 run in the 4th turned the game around.

Inside the Box Score
Both teams had 63 shots attempted.

Individual Leaders
TrEl'Shawn Smith had 11 points and 8 rebounds. Arielle Sargent had 9 points. Bi'Anna Pettis added 8 points and 4 steals. And Aubrey Rogers hit 2 big threes for 6 points off the bench.

Up Next
The next game is Monday at home vs. Baker (8-7, 4-6) at 5:30.