The Basics
Score: MNU 62, Avila 52
Record: MNU (1–0), Avila (1–1)
Location: Breckon Sports Center – Parkville, Mo.
PARKVILLE, Mo. – #13 MNU opened its 2025–26 campaign with a hard-fought 62–52 victory over Avila on Friday afternoon, using a balanced scoring attack to pull away late in the fourth quarter.
The Pioneers outrebounded Avila 43–28 and held the Eagles to just 35.7% shooting from the field, including 4-for-14 from beyond the arc. MNU's defense clamped down in the final period, limiting Avila to 12 points while shooting 53% themselves to close out the win.
Aubrey Rogers led MNU with 12 points, seven assists, and four rebounds in a strong two-way performance. Kayanna Cranmer made an instant impact off the bench, scoring 13 points on 5-for-6 shooting, while Kameron Green added 11 points and 4 boards. Mackenzie Manthe contributed 9 points and 9 rebounds in just 14 minutes, and Mary Lukert added 8 points and 4 steals.
After leading 28–25 at halftime, the Pioneers saw Avila briefly surge ahead in the third quarter. But MNU responded with a key stretch in the fourth, when Rogers' layup, followed by a Lukert three-pointer and a transition bucket from Green, pushed the lead to double digits.
Turning Point
Trailing 34–30 midway through the third quarter, MNU flipped the momentum with a 14–6 run.
Inside the Box Score
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MNU shot 39.4% from the field (26–66) and 21.7% from three (5–23)
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Avila shot 35.7% overall and 90% from the line (18–20)
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Rebounds: MNU 43, Avila 28
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Points in the paint: MNU 38, Avila 22
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Bench points: MNU 22, Avila 16
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Points off turnovers: MNU 12, Avila 5
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Second-chance points: MNU 14, Avila 5
Individual Leaders
Up Next
The next game is Saturday vs. Stephens (at Park) at 12:00.
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