Jones-McCrary's Career High Leads MNU over Graceland

The Basics
Score: MNU 88 - Graceland 78
Record: MNU (20-8, 15-7), GU (18-10, 13-9)
Location: Cook Center - Olathe, Kan.

OLATHE, Kan. - Caleb Jones-McCrary recorded a career-high 26 points in MNU's 88-78 victory over Graceland on Saturday. Jones-McCrary's 16 first half points led MNU to a 41-33 halftime lead. The lead was pushed to 17 early in the second half, but the Yellowjackets outscored the Pioneers 25-9 over the next 8 minutes to close the gap to 1 with 7 minutes left. Playing with 4 fouls and 3 points, Anthony Brown took over the next 4 minutes and put MNU up by 6 before fouling out. Defensive stops and Ed Wright free throws iced the game, and MNU secured a 10-point win.
 
Turning Point
Anthony Brown's 4-minute burst extended MNU's lead late in the game.

Inside the Box Score
The Pioneers were 16-20 at the free throw line in the 2nd half.

Individual Leaders
Caleb Jones-McCrary shot 12-14 for a career-high 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Ed Wright had 25 points. Mekhi Elmore had 12 points. Jake Alexander added 11 points. And Anthony Brown had 9 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists.

Up Next
The next game for the 5-seed Pioneers is the quarterfinals of the Heart tournament at 4-seed Baker (21-7, 16-6) on Thursday at 7:00.