The Basics
Score: MNU 70, Grand View 66
Record: MNU (14-2, 12-0), GVU (11-5, 9-3)
Location: Sisam Arena – Des Moines, Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa – MNU edged out Grand View in a thrilling 70-66 victory to remain undefeated in conference play. The Vikings came out strongly in the 1st quarter and built a 17-8 lead, but the Pioneers won the 2nd quarter 18-10 to tie the game at halftime. Grand View built an 8-point lead early in the 4th quarter, but MNU started to chip away. Three consecutive defensive stops and 4 free throws cut the deficit in half, and a Mark Lukert layup followed by a Keona Schenck 3-pointer put MNU up by 1 with under 4 minutes to play. The Vikings finally stopped the bleeding and used a 5-0 run to take a 1-point lead with a minute left. Zaylee Werth hit 2 clutch free throws to give MNU the lead again, and a Kameron Green blocked shot led to a Lukert run out to put MNU up by 3 in the final seconds. Grand View missed their final 3-point attempt, and Aubrey Rogers sealed it with a free throw.
Turning Point
Zaylee Werth's free throws with 40 seconds left in the fourth quarter turned a deficit into a lead.
Inside the Box Score
- MNU shot 39.6% from the field and dominated the paint with 34 points.
- The Pioneers capitalized on Grand View's 19 turnovers, scoring 16 points off those opportunities.
- MNU held a slight rebounding edge, 31-30, and converted 72.7% of their free throws.
Individual Leaders
Up Next
The next game is Monday at Graceland (4-12, 2-10)Â at 5:30.
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