Hot Shooting Leads MNU over Graceland

The Basics
Score: MNU 89 - Graceland 71
Record: MNU (5-9, 4-6), GU (6-8, 4-6)
Location: Morden Center - Lamoni, Iowa

LAMONI, Iowa – The Pioneers shot 51% to pick up their second straight road win, 89-71 at Graceland on Saturday. MNU opened the game with an 18-2 blitz, but the Yellowjackets fought back to end the 1st quarter trailing by only 7, 29-22. The Pioneers maintained a multi-possession lead in the 2nd, and went to halftime up 49-36. Graceland used a 20-7 run in the 3rd to get within 2, but MNU pushed it back to 8 heading to the 4th. MNU dominated the 4th quarter and cruised to a 17-point win.

Turning Point
MNU's 18-2 start was too much to overcome.

Inside the Box Score
MNU shot 46% from 3-point range.

Individual Leaders
Lydia Ostenson had 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 steals. Kameron Green had 17 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists. Jordynn Gonzalez added 16 points and 4 assists. Allison French had 13 points and 7 rebounds off the bench. And Bi'Anna Pettis had 11 points.
 
Up Next
The next game is Wednesday at home vs. Benedictine (10-5, 8-3) at 5:30.