Clay Leads Pioneers Over Wildcats

The Basics
Score: MNU 76, Culver-Stockton 63
Record: MNU (7-9, 5-6), Culver-Stockton (3-11, 3-7)
Location: Bell Family Arena – Olathe, Kansas

OLATHE, Kan. – MNU secured a strong 76-63 victory over Culver-Stockton on Thursday. The Pioneers used a combination of offensive efficiency and dominant rebounding to control the game, leading 40-34 at halftime and extending their lead in the second half.

The Pioneers shot 41.9% from the field and limited Culver-Stockton to 35.7%. Their dominance on the boards was critical, with a 46-31 rebounding advantage, including 14 offensive boards that led to 11 second-chance points.

Turning Point
A flurry of three-pointers by Malachi Bryant early in the second half widened MNU's lead, allowing them to maintain control for the remainder of the game.

Inside the Box Score

• MNU shot 41.9% from the field, including 34.2% from three-point range
• The Pioneers scored 15 points off turnovers and added 11 second-chance points

Individual Leaders

• Gary Clay led the way with 22 points and 9 rebounds
• Malachi Bryant had 18 points, 9 assists, and 3 rebounds
• Joe Buchanan added 19 points, going 4-for-11 from beyond the arc.

Up Next
The next game is Saturday the 11th at Grand View at 4:00.