Pioneers Hold Off Pirates

The Basics
Score: MNU 66, Park 55
Record: MNU (8–1, 5–0), Park (4–5, 0–4)
Location: Parkville, Mo. - Breckon Sports Center

PARKVILLE, Mo. – Behind a dominant first quarter and a 20-point performance from Kameron Green, #12 MNU held off Park on the road Wednesday night, earning a 66–55 win to stay unbeaten in conference play. The Pioneers opened the game with a 24–12 burst and never surrendered the lead, answering every Park push.

MNU controlled the paint early and often, leaning on Green's efficiency around the rim (7-for-11 shooting). Zaylee Werth delivered another all-around performance, finishing with 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists. Mary Lukert added 13 points, including a pair of threes.

Park threatened several times - pulling within single digits late - but MNU's defense answered. The Pioneers recorded 17 points off turnovers, outrebounded the Pirates 40–31, and limited them to just one made three-pointer all night.

Turning Point
A blistering 24–12 first quarter set the tone.

Inside the Box Score
FG%: MNU 38.9%, Park 35.7%
3-Point FG%: MNU 22.7%, Park 20.0%
Free Throws: MNU 63.3%, Park 77.8%
Rebounds: MNU 40, Park 31
Turnovers: MNU 13, Park 13
Points off Turnovers: MNU 17, Park 8
Second-Chance Points: MNU 10, Park 8
Bench Points: MNU 11, Park 5

Individual Leaders
Kameron Green: 20 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists
Zaylee Werth: 15 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 blocks
Mary Lukert: 13 points, 2 steals
Kayanna Cranmer: 9 points (3-for-5 from three)
 

Up Next
The next game is Saturday at Clarke (4-5, 1-3) at 12:00.