Pioneers Crush Pride

The Basics
Score: MNU 98 - Clarke 62
Record: MNU (18-8, 13-7), CU (11-15, 6-14)
Location: Kehl Center - Dubuque, Iowa

DUBUQUE, Iowa - MNU snapped a 3-game losing streak with an emphatic 98-62 victory at Clarke on Saturday. The Pioneers jumped all over the Pride, starting the game with a 16-0 run. After 12 minutes of play, it was 41-8. A 39-point lead at 56-17 was the highest in the 1st half, and the blowout reached 50 points at 83-33 in the second half.
 
Turning Point
MNU's 16-0 run to open the game effectively ended it.
 
Inside the Box Score
MNU recorded as many assists (23) as Clarke recorded made baskets.
 
Individual Leaders
Caleb Jones-McCrary had 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists. Ed Wright hit 5 threes for 21 points and 4 assists. Jake Alexander added 15 points and 2 blocks. Mekhi Elmore had 13 points, 7 assists, and 3 steals. Kobe Reese had 10 points and 5 rebounds in 15 minutes off the bench. And Anthony Brown had 13 rebounds and 3 steals.
 
Up Next
The next game is Thursday at home vs. Evangel (20-6, 15-5) at 7:30.