Pioneers Win in Triple OT

The Basics
Score: MNU 80 - Culver-Stockton 74
Record: MNU (10-4, 7-2), CSC (11-4, 6-3)
Location: Charles Field House - Canton, Mo.

CANTON, Mo. - TrEl'Shawn Smith recorded a career high in a triple overtime 80-74 thriller at Culver-Stockton on Saturday. The Wildcats won each of the first two quarters by 2 to take a 4-point lead into halftime. MNU found some offensive rhythm in the 3rd quarter and tied it at 46 heading to the 4th. Each team scored 7 in the 4th to force an extra 5-minute period, and Culver held a 2-point lead with 7 seconds left in the first overtime. Smith hit a tough floater in the final second, and the teams played another 5 minutes. Each team managed just 5 points, and the game went to a 3rd overtime. The scoring started with a Smith 3-pointer, but Culver scored 4 straight to take the lead. Bi'Anna Pettis hit a bucket and 2 free throws to put the Pioneers back in front, and Smith hit game-sealing free throws down the stretch to grab a 6-point road win.

Turning Point
MNU won the 7th period 13-7 to pull away.

Inside the Box Score
Park took 15 more shots than MNU.

Individual Leaders
TrEl'Shawn Smith had a career-high 33 points and 14 rebounds, 3 steals in 51 minutes. Bi'Anna Pettis added 12 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 steals. And Allison French had 11 points.

Up Next
The next game is Wednesday at Grand View (12-3, 8-1) at 5:30.