Huge Second Half Propels Pioneers Past Penn

The Basics
Score: MNU 108 - William Penn 72
Record: MNU (15-4, 12-2), WPU (5-14, 4-11)
Location: Penn Gymnasium - Oskaloosa, Iowa

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – MNU won at William Penn for the first time in program history with a 108-72 victory on Monday. The Pioneers had been 0-9 in Oskaloosa before exploding for 69 second-half points to turn a 3-point halftime deficit into a laugher. MNU trailed 42-39 at the break, but caught fire in the second half as 3 Pioneers put up double figures in the period; including Ed Wright with 20, Anthony Brown with 16, and Brantyn Van Dyke with 11. With almost 14 minutes left in the game, MNU led 54-51. An 11-0 run created separation, and another big run a few minute later - this time 16-0 - put MNU up 29.

Turning Point
MNU's 11-0 run in the second half put them up double digits for good.

Inside the Box Score
MNU shot 43 free throws.

Individual Leaders
Anthony Brown had 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. Ed Wright had 22 points and 4 assists. Brantyn Van Dyke added 17 points and 8 rebounds. Caleb Jones-McCrary had 13 points and 9 rebounds. And Gerard Bosch had 11 points and 11 rebounds.
 
Up Next
The next game is Saturday at home vs. Clarke (4-14, 2-12) at 4:00.