The Basics
Score: MNU 74, Central Methodist 45
Record: MNU (5–1, 1–0), CMU (3–4, 0–1)
Location: Fayette, Mo. – Puckett Fieldhouse
FAYETTE, Mo. – MNU opened conference play in dominant fashion Saturday, rolling past Central Methodist 74–45 behind a balanced offensive attack and one of its strongest defensive showings of the young season.
The Pioneers controlled the game from the second quarter on, outscoring CMU 21–10, 18–9, and 18–11 across the final three periods. MNU's defensive pressure forced 20 turnovers, which turned into transition opportunities and limited the Eagles to just 37.3% shooting.
Kameron Green led the Pioneers with 16 points on an efficient 8-for-12 shooting night, adding 5 rebounds and 4 steals. Grace Carlson and Mary Lukert each tallied 14 points, with Carlson contributing 5 boards and Lukert dishing out 6 assists. Aubrey Rogers added 13 points and 4 assists, and Zaylee Werth anchored the interior with a commanding 14-rebound performance.
MNU shot 46.3% from the field and 45% from three while holding CMU to just 5 made threes and only 2 free throw attempts the entire game.
Turning Point
A 13–2 run midway through the second quarter broke the game open, turning a slim lead into a double-digit advantage MNU never relinquished.
Inside the Box Score
FG%: MNU 46.3%, CMU 37.3%
3-Point FG%: MNU 45.0%, CMU 29.4%
Rebounds: MNU 39, CMU 24
Turnovers: MNU 16, CMU 20
Individual Leaders
Kameron Green: 16 points, 5 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 blocks
Grace Carlson: 14 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists
Mary Lukert: 14 points, 6 assists
Zaylee Werth: 7 points, 14 rebounds, 4 steals
Aubrey Rogers: 13 points, 4 assists
Up Next
The next game is Wednesday at Benedictine (4-2, 1-0) at 5:30.
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