Pioneers Fall at #7 OKWU

The Basics
Score: MNU 60 - Oklahoma Wesleyan 75
Record: MNU (1-1), OKWU (6-0)
Location: MSC - Bartlesville, Okla.

Bartlesville, Okla. – #12 MNU dropped a tough road contest at #7 Oklahoma Wesleyan on Friday. The Pioneers kept it close in the first half, trailing by 6 with 4 minutes left, but the Eagles went on a 14-6 run to take a double-digit lead to the locker room. MNU closed the gap to 7 with 8 minutes remaining, but had 4 straight empty possessions to prevent getting any closer. Ed Wright hit a 3 with 2 minutes left to get within 5, but the Pioneers didn't score again as OKWU pulled away.
 
Turning Point
OKWU's 14-6 run to close the first half put them up by 11.
 
Inside the Box Score
The Pioneers shot just 34%.

Individual Leaders
Ed Wright led the offense with 18 points and 5 rebounds. Jake Alexander hit 4 threes for 14 points in 22 minutes off the bench. And Mekhi Elmore had 8 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists.
 
Up Next
The next game is Wednesday at Missouri Valley (1-3) at 7:30.