Pioneers Hold Off Pirates

The Basics
Score: MNU 70, Park 64
Record: MNU (12-10, 11-7), Park (12-9, 11-6)
Location: Breckon Sports Center – Parkville, Missouri

PARKVILLE, Mo. – MNU secured a road win with a 70-64 victory over Park on Wednesday. The Pioneers took a 30-27 lead into halftime, and jumped out hit in the second half to build a 9-point lead. MNU maintained the lead for the next several minutes, and used a 6-0 run to push the advantage to 11. The Pirates fought back to get within 4 in the final minute, but MNU held them off with free throws to win by 6.

Turning Point
MNU's hot start to the second half pushed the lead to 9.

Inside the Box Score

• MNU shot 47.2% from the field compared to Park's 40.3%.
• MNU limited Park to just 14.3% shooting from three-point range.
• The Pioneers won the battle at the free-throw line, converting 68.4% of their attempts compared to Park's 36.4%.

Individual Leaders

• Gary Clay: 17 points, 3 assists, 2 steals
• Joe Buchanan: 15 points, 5 three-pointers
• Gerard Bosch: 14 points, 13 rebounds
• Caden Kaberline: 7 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals

Up Next
The next game is Saturday at home vs. Clark (4-16, 4-12) at 2:00.