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63
MidAmerica Nazarene MNU 2-1
71
Winner Marian (IN) MU 3-0
MidAmerica Nazarene MNU
2-1
63
Final
71
Marian (IN) MU
3-0
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
MidAmerica Nazarene MNU 19 12 20 12 63
Marian (IN) MU 17 14 23 17 71

Game Recap: Basketball (W) | | Sports Information Department

Pioneers Fall at Marian

The Basics
Score: Marian 71 - MNU 63
Record: MNU (2-1), Marian (3-0)
Location: Indianapolis, Ind.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – MNU couldn't hold off a late surge by Marian, falling 71-63 in a hard-fought contest on Friday. The Pioneers led after the first quarter and kept pace with the Knights for most of the game. However, Marian's efficiency in the second half proved too much, as they took control in the closing minutes to secure the win.

MNU's Grace Carlson put up an impressive 20-point effort, while Kameron Green contributed 14 points in the post. Despite their strong offensive performances, MNU struggled with turnovers, committing 19, which helped Marian capitalize and take the edge.

Turning Point
Marian's 12-4 run late in the fourth quarter widened the gap, sealing MNU's fate as they struggled to close the margin.

Inside the Box Score
MNU shot 81.3% from the free-throw line but only managed 37.9% from the field compared to Marian's 49.1%. Marian outscored MNU 42-32 in the paint and took advantage of MNU's 19 turnovers, converting them into 18 points.

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Up Next
The next game is Saturday vs. #22 Saint Francis (4-0) in Indianapolis at 10:00 central.
 

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