Allison French's Career-High Leads MNU over Peru in OT

The Basics
Score: MNU 97 - Peru State 85 (OT)
Record: MNU (11-10, 10-7), PSC (9-13, 6-12)
Location: AWAC - Peru, Neb.

PERU, Neb. – The Pioneers scored 32 points in the 4th quarter to force overtime in a 97-85 victory at Peru State on Wednesday. The game was tied at 15 after the 1st quarter, and Peru took a 5-point lead into halftime. The lead was pushed to 8 heading to the 4th, but MNU caught fire. Four 3-pointers and 7 free throws contributed to 29 points, but MNU still trailed by 3 in the final seconds. Jordynn Gonzalez was fouled on a 3-point attempt with 2 seconds left, and hit all 3 free throws to tie the game. In overtime, the Pioneer defense dominated. Peru was limited to 1-8 from the field for 2 points, and MNU put up 14 points in 5 minutes to run away with it.

Turning Point
MNU dominated overtime to win by 12.

Inside the Box Score
Two Pioneers scored 10 points in the 4th quarter.

Individual Leaders
Allison French had a career-high 28 points off the bench. Jordynn Gonzalez had 18 points, a career-high 10 rebounds, and 5 assists. Kameron Green had 15 points. Bi'Anna Pettis had 13 points and 9 rebounds. And Lydia Ostenson had 10 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals.
 
Up Next
The next game is Saturday at home vs. #18 Grand View (20-2, 16-2) at 2:00.