The Basics
Score: MNU 66, Baker 41
Record: MNU (7–1, 4–0), Baker (2–7, 1–3)
Location: Olathe, Kan. – Cook Center
OLATHE, Kan. – After a slow offensive first quarter, #12 MNU locked in defensively and dominated the final 30 minutes, pulling away from Baker for a 66–41 win to remain unbeaten in conference play.
Trailing 15–12 after the opening period, the Pioneers erupted with a 21–5 second-quarter surge. MNU held Baker to just 18.2% shooting in the period and forced seven turnovers to flip the momentum.
Green was outstanding all night, scoring a career high -tying 25 points on 11-for-13 shooting with 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks, and 2 steals. Grace Carlson added 8 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals in a strong two-way effort, while Aubrey Rogers provided 8 points and a pair of threes. Werth continued her balanced production with 8 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists.
MNU outscored Baker 39–21 in the second half and limited the Wildcats to just 7 points in the fourth quarter to pull away.
Turning Point
A 17–3 burst to open the second quarter transformed a 15–12 deficit into a double-digit MNU lead, and the Pioneers controlled the game from that point forward.
Inside the Box Score
FG%: MNU 43.9%, Baker 36.2%
3-Point FG%: MNU 28.0%, Baker 35.3%
Free Throws: MNU 75.0%, Baker 16.7%
Rebounds: MNU 32, Baker 31
Turnovers Forced: 21
Fast Break Points: MNU 11, Baker 9
Bench Points: MNU 21, Baker 2
Individual Leaders
Kameron Green: 25 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals
Grace Carlson: 8 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals
Aubrey Rogers: 8 points
Zaylee Werth: 8 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists
Up Next
The next game is Saturday, December 3 at Park (4-4, 0-3) at 5:30.
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