Pioneers Hang on at Grand View

The Basics
Score: MNU 75, Grand View 73
Record: MNU (8-9, 6-6), GVU (7-10, 5-7)
Location: Sisam Arena – Des Moines, Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa – MNU edged Grand View 75-73 in a nail-biting contest on Saturday. MNU led 38-28 at halftime, and pushed the lead to 16 points with 15 minutes left in the game. Grand View started to chip away with just over 7 minutes remaining, and used a 19-6 run to take a 1-point lead at the 2-minute mark. Brooks Langrehr hit a 3-pointer to re-take the lead, and Malachi Bryant recorded a steal on the ensuing possession which led to a fast break and a 4-point lead. MNU held off the Vikings in the final minute, and came away win the road win.

Turning Point
With Grand View closing the gap late, Brooks Langrehr knocked down a critical three-pointer with 1:44 remaining to give MNU a 73-71 lead.

Inside the Box Score

• MNU shot 44.4% from the field, including 48.0% from three-point range
• The Pioneers scored 19 points off turnovers and added 11 second-chance points
• Bench contributions were significant, with MNU's reserves outscoring Grand View's 34-23

Individual Leaders

• Gary Clay led the team with 18 points, including 4-for-7 from deep
• Brooks Langrehr added 17 points, shooting 6-for-8 overall and hitting 3-of-4 from beyond the arc
• Gerard Bosch was a force off the bench, contributing 15 points on 6-for-8 shooting

Up Next
The next game is Monday at Graceland (13-3, 9-3) at 7:30.