Pioneers Win Opener in OT

The Basics
Score: MNU 101 - Bethel 95
Record: MNU (1-0), BC (0-2)
Location: Cook Center - Olathe, Kan.

OLATHE, Kan. – MNU used a last-minute comeback to force overtime en route to a 101-95 victory over Bethel to open the season on Friday. A back-and-forth first half ended with MNU up by 1, but the Pioneers started to create separation early in the second half. A 7-0 run led to an 8-point lead, but Bethel was able to close the gap. MNU led by 7 with 5 minutes left, but the Threshers went on a 7-0 run to tie it.

Bethel led by 5 with under a minute left, but the MNU defense made some stops and hit some free throws to get within 2. In the closing seconds, Anthony Brown hit a running floater to send the game into overtime. The Pioneers went on a 8-0 run in the extra 5-minute period to take control, and held on to win by 6.
 
Turning Point
MNU's 8-0 run in overtime put the Pioneers up by 8.
 
Inside the Box Score
Each #5 had over 30 points.

Individual Leaders
Ed Wright shot 14-22 for 34 points. Mekhi Elmore had 22 points, 6 assists, and 4 steals. Anthony Brown had 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 steals. Jake Alexander had 12 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 steals. Caleb Jones-McCrary added 11 points and 2 blocks. And Gerard Bosch had 6 points and 8 rebounds.
 
Up Next
The next game is Friday at #7 Oklahoma Wesleyan at 6:00.