The Basics
Score: MNUÂ 93, Clarke 72
Record: MNU (5-7, 4-5), CU (1-9, 1-5)
Location: Kehl Center – Dubuque, Iowa
DUBUQUE, Iowa – MNU dominated Clarke on the road Saturday, securing a decisive 93-72 victory. Joe Buchanan was stellar, leading the Pioneers with 25 points, including 7-of-10 shooting from beyond the arc. Brooks Langrehr added 20 points and five rebounds, while Malachi Bryant contributed 15 points and six assists. MNU shot a scorching 47.2% from three-point range.
The Pioneers set the tone early, jumping to an 11-point lead at halftime and extending it to as much as 26 in the second half. Clarke struggled to find consistency, shooting only 19.2% from deep and being outrebounded 43-28.
Turning Point
A dominant stretch in the second half, sparked by MNU's sharp shooting from downtown, helped the Pioneers blow the game wide open. A three-pointer from Brooks Langrehr at the 15:11 mark extended the lead to 63-46, and Clarke was unable to mount a significant comeback.
Inside the Box Score
- MNU shot 51.5% from the field and 47.2% from three-point range (17-of-36).
- Clarke managed only 19.2% on 5-of-26 shooting from beyond the arc.
- MNU's bench contributed 25 points, compared to Clarke's 16.
Individual Leaders
Up Next
The next game is Monday at William Penn (7-3, 4-2) at 7:30.
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