The Basics
Score: MNU 76, Clarke 56
Record: MNU (9–1, 6–0), Clarke (4–6, 1–4)
Location: Dubuque, Iowa – Kehl Center
DUBUQUE, Iowa – #12 MNU used a dominant second quarter and a big performance from Kameron Green to roll past Clarke 76–56 on Saturday afternoon, extending its unbeaten conference start to 6–0. The Pioneers outscored the Pride 26–17 in the second frame to build a 20-point halftime margin and never looked back.
Green controlled the game on both ends, finishing with 19 points, a career-high 14 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 blocks. Mary Lukert added 19 points of her own, knocking down 3 triples, while Kayanna Cranmer and Grayson Gentile each chipped in 9 points. Aubrey Rogers delivered a steady all-around outing with 10 points, 6 assists, and just one turnover in 38 minutes.
MNU's defense overwhelmed Clarke early, holding the Pride to 11 first-quarter points and just 37.3 percent shooting on the afternoon. The Pioneers scored 32 points in the paint, won the rebounding battle 39–35, and forced 15 Clarke turnovers. Nine made threes and a 46 percent shooting performance rounded out the complete road effort.
Turning Point
A 26–17 second quarter surge pushed MNU to a 44–28 halftime advantage, breaking the game open.
Inside the Box Score
FG%: MNU 46.0%, Clarke 37.3%
3-Point FG%: MNU 37.5%, Clarke 36.4%
Free Throws: MNU 64.3%, Clarke 100.0%
Rebounds: MNU 39, Clarke 35
Turnovers: MNU 14, Clarke 15
Points in the Paint: MNU 32, Clarke 24
Second-Chance Points: MNU 11, Clarke 9
Bench Points: Clarke 22, MNU 10
Individual Leaders
Kameron Green: 19 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks
Mary Lukert: 19 points, 5 rebounds
Aubrey Rogers: 10 points, 6 assists
Grace Carlson: 9 points, 5 rebounds
Kayanna Cranmer: 9 points
Up Next
The next game is Saturday at Grand View (9-3, 6-0) at 2:00.
