Ed Wright Leads MNU over Benedictine

The Basics
Score: MNU 71 - Benedictine 54
Record: MNU (11-4, 9-2), BC (4-11, 3-9)
Location: Bell Center - Olathe, Kan.

OLATHE, Kan. – The Pioneers won their third straight game with a 71-54 victory over Benedictine on Wednesday. MNU started with a 16-6 run, and built a 17-point lead before halftime. The second half started sluggishly, and the Pioneers scored just 4 points in 8 minutes. But the Ravens scored only 6 and couldn't cut into the MNU lead. The offense finally found rhythm and the lead was as high as 25 before MNU cruised to the finish.

Turning Point
MNU started the game with an 16-6 run.

Inside the Box Score
MNU out-rebounded Benedictine 41-29.

Individual Leaders
Ed Wright hit 4 threes for a game-high 26 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals. Anthony Brown had 14 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals. And Caleb Jones-McCrary added 6 points and 12 rebounds.
 
Up Next
The next game is Monday at home vs. Missouri Valley (7-8, 6-5) at 7:30.