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53
Mt. Mercy MMU 11-7, 9-6
79
Winner MNU (Kan.) MNU 17-2, 15-0
Mt. Mercy MMU
11-7, 9-6
53
Final
79
MNU (Kan.) MNU
17-2, 15-0
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Mt. Mercy MMU 12 16 15 10 53
MNU (Kan.) MNU 24 29 15 11 79

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

Werth Leads MNU Over Mt. Mercy

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

Up Next
The next game is Wednesday at home vs. Peru State (6-13, 4-11) at 5:30.
 

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