The Basics
Score: MNU 88, Baker 70
Record: MNU (24-2, 22-0), Baker (6-17, 5-16)
Location: Collins Center – Baldwin City, Kan.
BALDWIN CITY, Kan. – The #10-ranked MNU Pioneers continued their dominant run through the Heart of America Athletic Conference with an 88-70 victory at Baker on Wednesday night. The win extends MNU's conference unbeaten streak to 22 games, clinching sole possession of the conference title.
The Pioneers established their lead early, finishing the first quarter up 22-13. Despite a strong push from Baker in the second quarter, MNU maintained control, heading into halftime with a 46-34 advantage. A 22-23 third quarter saw Baker narrow the gap slightly, but MNU sealed the game with a solid 20-13 fourth-quarter performance to clinch the win.
Turning Point
Baker closed the gap to 6 late in the 3rd, but the Pioneers went on a 9-0 run to push the lead back to 15.
Inside the Box Score
- MNU shot 56.9% from the field, including 46.2% from beyond the arc
- The Pioneers outscored Baker 50-32 in the paint and tallied 11 second-chance points
- MNU's defense forced 20 turnovers, leading to 23 points
- The Pioneers held a 32-28 rebounding edge and scored 14 fastbreak points
Individual Leaders
Up Next
The next game is Saturday at Culver-Stockton (12-13, 9-12) at 2:00.
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