Pioneers Win at Peru

The Basics
Score: MNU 86 - Peru State 73
Record: MNU (17-4, 15-2), PSC (12-10, 8-10)
Location: AWAC - Peru, Neb.

PERU, Neb. – MNU won their 9th straight game with an 86-73 victory at Peru State on Wednesday. The Pioneers held a modest lead throughout the 1st half, and went to the locker room with a 7-point lead. Ed Wright put up 18 points in the period, and Caleb Jones-McCrary controlled the paint with 3 blocks. MNU led by 4 at the 16:26 mark of the 2nd half, but a 21-5 run blew the game open and gave the Pioneers a 20-point cushion. Peru was able to fight back to trim the lead to 8, but the Pioneers pushed it back to double digits and cruised to the finish.

Turning Point
MNU's 21-5 run in the 2nd half put the game away.

Inside the Box Score
MNU shot 28 free throws to Peru's 10.

Individual Leaders
Anthony Brown shot 8-13 from the field and 11-13 from the line for a season high 29 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals. Ed Wright shot 11-17 for 27 points. And Caleb Jones-McCrary added 12 points and 4 blocks.
 
Up Next
The next game is Saturday at home vs. Grand View (10-11, 7-10) at 4:00.