The Basics
Score: MNU 79, Mount Mercy 53
Record: MNU (17-2, 15-0), Mount Mercy (11-7, 9-6)
Location: Cook Center - Olathe, Kansas
OLATHE, Kan. - MNU dominated Mount Mercy in a convincing 79-53 victory on Saturday to remain unbeaten in conference play. The Pioneers set the tone early, outscoring Mount Mercy 24-12 in the 1st quarter and never looked back. MNU's defense was stifling, holding Mount Mercy to just 31.7% shooting from the field and winning the rebounding battle 55-30. Zaylee Werth led the charge with a standout performance, tallying 19 points and 16 rebounds to pace the Pioneers.
Turning Point
MNU's 24-12 opening quarter, fueled by strong defensive play and dominance on the boards, created a gap Mount Mercy couldn't close.
Inside the Box Score
- MNU shot 42.0% from the field and tallied 51 points in the paint
- The Pioneers grabbed 16 offensive rebounds, leading to 16 second-chance points
- MNU's defense forced 16 turnovers and held Mount Mercy to 27.3% shooting from three
Individual Leaders
- Zaylee Werth: 19 points, 16 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 blocks, 3 steals
- Mackenzie Manthe: 16 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists
- Keona Schenck: 13 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals
- Mary Lukert: 11 points, 5 rebounds
- Kameron Green: 10 points, 4 steals, 3 blocks
- Trinity McDow: 8 points, 5 rebounds, 3 blocks
Up Next
The next game is Wednesday at home vs. Peru State (6-13, 4-11) at 5:30.
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