Pioneers Handle Mt. Mercy

=The Basics
Score: MNU 79 - Mt. Mercy 67
Record: MNU (3-4, 2-4), MMU (5-4, 3-3)
Location: Cook Center - Olathe, Kan.

OLATHE, Kan. – The Pioneers used a big first quarter to beat Mt. Mercy 79-67 on Saturday. MNU came out hot and won the opening period 23-13, and the lead was 13 at halftime. The Mustangs won a high-scoring 3rd quarter 23-20, but the Pioneers maintained a double digit lead through most of the 4th to win by 12.
 
Turning Point
MNU's 1st quarter blitz set the tone.

Inside the Box Score
MNU had 13 steals.

Individual Leaders
Kameron Green shot 9-15 for 19 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks, and 2 steals. Lydia Ostenson had 14 points in 19 minutes. Arielle Sargent had 13 points and 6 rebounds. Aubrey Rogers added 13 points, 4 assists, and 4 steals off the bench. And Bi'Anna Pettis added 9 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists.
 
Up Next
The next game is Wednesday at home vs. Peru State (4-7, 1-6) at 5:30.