The Basics
Score: MNU 77, Clarke 65
Record: MNU (8–5, 3–3), Clarke (3–10, 0–5)
Location: Dubuque, Iowa – Kehl Center
DUBUQUE, Iowa – Behind a balanced scoring effort and one of its most efficient offensive performances of the season, MNU handled Clarke 77–65 on Saturday to climb back to .500 in conference play. The Pioneers shot 58.2 percent from the field and built a 41–37 halftime edge before tightening the screws defensively in the second half.
Uriah Boutte paced MNU with 22 points on 8-of-14 shooting, drilling 3 triples and adding 3 assists. Malachi Bryant followed with 19 points, while Caden Kaberline recorded a perfect 6-for-6 afternoon for 13 points. Isaiah Cull controlled the glass with 8 rebounds and added 6 points and 5 assists.
Turning Point
A 12–4 burst midway through the second half, highlighted by three straight MNU layups, stretched the lead back to double digits.
Inside the Box Score
FG%: MNU 58.2%, Clarke 33.3%
3-Point FG%: MNU 30.4%, Clarke 25.0%
Free Throws: MNU 75.0%, Clarke 82.6%
Rebounds: MNU 32, Clarke 34
Turnovers: MNU 19, Clarke 16
Points in the Paint: MNU 44, Clarke 20
Second-Chance Points: MNU 11, Clarke 2
Bench Points: MNU 15, Clarke 7
Individual Leaders
Uriah Boutte: 22 points, 3 threes, 3 assists
Malachi Bryant: 19 points
Caden Kaberline: 13 points (6-for-6), 6 rebounds, 4 assists
Isaiah Cull: 6 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists
Kobe Nunes: 7 points, 5 rebounds
Up Next
The next game is Saturday at Grand View (8-4, 3-2) at 4:00.
