Pioneers Survive at Park

The Basics
Score: MNU 48 - Park 45
Record: MNU (9-4, 6-2), PU (3-10, 1-6)
Location: Breckon Sports Center - Parkville, Mo.

PARKVILLE, Mo. - MNU survived a late push at Park in a 48-45 road win on Wednesday. In a game with little offense, MNU scored no more than 13 points in any quarter, but the Pirates were held to just 16 points in the first half. The Pioneers led 46-38 with 4 minutes left in the 4th quarter, but Park went on a 5-0 run to get within 1 possession. Bi'Anna Pettis hit a layup in the final minute to push the lead back to 5, and Park's desperation 3 at the buzzer came up short.

Turning Point
MNU won the first half 24-16.

Inside the Box Score
Park took 17 more shots than MNU.

Individual Leaders
Jordynn Gonzalez had 11 points. TrEl'Shawn Smith had 8 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists. And Bi'Anna Pettis added 8 points and 7 rebounds off the bench in her debut.

Up Next
The next game is Saturday at Culver-Stockton (11-3, 6-2) at 2:00.