Smith's 27 Leads MNU over Mt. Mercy

The Basics
Score: MNU 81 - Mt. Mercy 64
Record: MNU (13-6, 10-4), MMU (8-12, 4-10)
Location: Cook Center - Olathe, Kan.

OLATHE, Kan. - The Pioneers took control in the 2nd half for an 81-64 victory over Mt. Mercy on Saturday. The Mustangs led 21-17 after 1 quarter, and pushed the lead to 10 early in the 2nd. After a timeout, the Pioneers went on a 17-3 run to take a 4-point lead. MNU dominated the 3rd quarter 27-12 to take an 18-point lead, and the Pioneers went on to win by 17.

Turning Point
MNU won the 3rd quarter 27-12 to pull away.

Inside the Box Score
MNU won points in the paint 53-32.

Individual Leaders
TrEl'Shawn Smith shot 9-16 for 27 points and 6 rebounds. Vanda Cuamba 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals. Rachel Seibold had 12 points off the bench. And Arielle Sargent had 8 rebounds and 5 steals.

Up Next
The next game is Wednesday at home vs. Park (4-15, 2-12) at 5:30.