Cold Second Half Dooms Pioneers

The Basics
Score: MNU 63 - Peru State 70
Record: MNU (3-5, 2-5), PSC (5-7, 2-6)
Location: Cook Center - Olathe, Kan.

OLATHE, Kan. – The Pioneers had a big lead in the 3rd quarter, but a cold spell let Peru State back in the game in a 70-63 loss on Wednesday. MNU used a big second quarter to take a 9-point lead into halftime, and stayed hot early in the 3rd to lead by 15. But the Bobcats closed with a 20-7 run to cut the MNU lead to 2 heading to the 4th. Peru stayed hot and the Pioneers went ice cold in the 4th, and the Bobcats took a 9-point lead with a minute left. Peru hit their free throws down the stretch, and MNU lost by 7.
 
Turning Point
Peru's huge run in the 2nd half turned the game around.

Inside the Box Score
MNU had 24 turnovers.

Individual Leaders
Bi'Anna Pettis had 12 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals. And Jordynn Gonzalez had 7 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists.
 
Up Next
The next game is Saturday at #4 Clarke (10-0, 7-0) at 12:00.