The Basics
Score: Park 74 - MNU 69
Record: MNU (3-5, 2-3), Park (5-4, 4-1)
Location: Bell Family Arena - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. – The MNU Pioneers fell short in a tightly contested matchup against Park, losing 74-69 despite a strong second-half rally. MNU struggled offensively early, trailing 33-27 at halftime after shooting just 30.3% in the first half. Despite a more efficient 39% shooting in the second half, Park's clutch plays and dominant rebounding sealed the game.
Park's Jaden Robinson led the Pirates with a double-double of 18 points and 13 rebounds. MNU's efforts were paced by Brooks Langrehr, who tallied 15 points and seven rebounds. Joe Buchanan added 13 points, including three three-pointers, while Gerard Bosch chipped in with 8 points and 8 rebounds.
Turning Point
MNU trailed by 3Â in the final minute, but Park hit a tough contested jumper to put the game away.
Inside the Box Score
MNU shot 35.1% from the field and 29% from beyond the arc. Park outrebounded MNU 44-42 and shot 45.6% from the field. MNU forced 11 turnovers but struggled to capitalize with only 12 points off turnovers.
Individual Leaders
Up Next
The next game is Saturday at home vs. #19 Baker (8-1, 5-0) at 7:30.
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