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77
CMU CMU 10-8, 7-7
78
Winner MNU MNU 8-10, 7-7
CMU CMU
10-8, 7-7
77
Final
78
MNU MNU
8-10, 7-7
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
CMU CMU 24 53 77
MNU MNU 31 47 78

Game Recap: Basketball (M) | | Sports Information Department

Pioneers Win 1-Point Thriller

The Basics
Score: MNU 78, CMU 77  
Record: MNU (8-10, 7-7), CMU (10-8, 7-7)  
Location: Cook Center - Olathe, Kansas  

OLATHE, Kan. - MNU narrowly secured a dramatic 78-77 win against CMU in a closely contested battle on Wednesday. Neither team could buy a 3-pointer in the first half, combining to shoot 1-28 in the first half. But MNU held a 7-point lead at the break. The shooting improved in the second half, and the game opened up in to a back-and-forth affair. The Pioneers led by 9 with 14 minutes left, but the Eagles went on a 9-0 run to tie it. A 3-pointer with 5 minutes left gave CMU a 5-point lead, but a personal 5-0 run from Gary Clay tied it again. The Eagles held a 3-point lead in the final 30 seconds, but a clutch deep shot from Joe Buchanan tied it. CMU took a quick shot on their ensuing possession, and Gary Clay was fouled on a drive and hit the first free throw to give MNU the lead. CMU couldn't get a shot off in the final second, and MNU came away with the win.

Turning Point
Joe Buchanan's 3-pointer with under 20 seconds left tied the game.  

Inside the Box Score
  • MNU shot 48.4% from the field, compared to CMU's 43.9%
  • The Pioneers won the points in the paint, outscoring CMU 53-45
  • MNU bench players contributed significantly with 19 points, compared to CMU's 5
  • CMU had a slight rebounding edge, 37-39, but MNU capitalized on their turnovers to keep the game close

Individual Leaders
Up Next
The next game is Saturday at home vs. Mt. Mercy (2-16, 1-13) at 2:00.
 
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