The Basics
Score: MNU 106 - Missouri Valley 69
Record: MNU (25-4, 22-2), MVC (12-16, 11-13)
Location: Cook Center - Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. – MNU won their 17th straight game with a 106-69 victory over Missouri Valley in the Conference Tournament Quarterfinals on Tuesday. The Pioneers jumped out to a 15-4 lead, but Valley stayed close and trailed by 4 with 7 minutes left in the 1st half. MNU outscored the Vikings 26-9 the rest of the half - including a
Jake Alexander half-courter at the buzzer, to take a 53-32 lead to the locker room.
The 2nd half was more of the same, and the lead peaked at 43 before MNU emptied the bench.
Turning Point
MNU dominated the final 7 minutes of the 1st half to put the game away.
Inside the Box Score
MNU shot 71% in the 1st half.
Individual Leaders
Ed Wright led the way with 27 points.
Caleb Jones-McCrary shot 9-12 for 18 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals.
Jake Alexander shot 8-9 from the field - including 4-5 from deep - for 20 points and 2 steals off the bench.
Anthony Brown had 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists. And
Brantyn Van Dyke added 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Up Next
The next game for the 1-seed Pioneers is the semifinals of the Conference Tournament at home vs. 5-seed Peru State (18-11, 13-11) on Friday at 7:00.
