Pioneers Use Big Comeback to Beat CMU

The Basics
Score: MNU 94 - Central Methodist 89
Record: MNU (23-4, 21-2), CMU (19-8, 15-8)
Location: Puckett Field House - Fayette, Mo.

FAYETTE, Mo. – MNU won their 15th straight game with a 94-89 victory at Central Methodist on Wednesday. The Eagles controlled the 1st half while MNU struggled with turnovers and poor shooting, and the deficit was 9 at the break. CMU started well in the 2nd half as well, and their lead reached 18 at the 15:26 mark. After a timeout, the Pioneers went on a 26-4 run over the next 6 minutes - shooting 11-13 - to take a 4-point lead. MNU led by 6 with 6:30 remaining, but CMU went on a 6-0 run to tie it, and the game stayed close into the final minutes. Ed Wright and Jake Alexander hit game-sealing free throws in the final seconds, and the Pioneers escaped with the win.

Turning Point
MNU's 26-4 run in the 2nd half turned a big deficit into a lead.

Inside the Box Score
MNU scored 58 points in the 2nd half.

Individual Leaders
Ed Wright led the way with 34 points. Anthony Brown had 23 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals. Jake Alexander added 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 steals off the bench. Caleb Jones-McCrary had 11 points and 6 rebounds. And Brantyn Van Dyke had 8 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 steals.
 
Up Next
The next game is Senior Day on Saturday at home vs. William Penn (6-21, 5-18) at 4:00.