Pioneers Advance to Semis

The Basics
Score: MNU 75, Park 64
Record: MNU (18-11), Park (17-12)
Location: Cook Center – Olathe, Kan.

OLATHE, Kan. – MNU took control in the second half and pulled away for a convincing 75-64 win over Park in the Conference Tournament Quarterfinals on Wednesday night. MNU led 37-34 at halftime and used a balanced scoring attack and strong defense down the stretch to secure the victory.

After a competitive first half, MNU opened the second half on a 10-4 run, fueled by a three-pointer from Gary Clay and key baskets from Shane Stevensen. Park hung around, cutting the lead to three with just under 10 minutes remaining, but the Pioneers responded with a 10-2 surge behind big plays from Gerard Bosch and Malachi Bryant. The defense tightened in the final five minutes, forcing turnovers and limiting Park to just 30 second-half points as MNU sealed the win.

Turning Point
A three-pointer from Brooks Langrehr with 5:41 left put MNU up by six, shifting momentum in the Pioneers' favor as they never looked back.

Inside the Box Score

• MNU shot an efficient 50% from beyond the arc (9-18)
• The Pioneers held Park to just 21.1% (4-19) from three-point range
• MNU dominated fast break points, 23-10

Individual Leaders

• Malachi Bryant: 15 points, 2 steals
• Gerard Bosch: 12 points, 10 rebounds, 2 blocks
• Gary Clay: 13 points, 2 assists
• Joe Buchanan: 10 points, 4 rebounds
• Shane Stevenson: 11 points
• Brooks Langrehr: 8 points, 2 steals

Up Next
The next game is the Heart Tournament Semifinals at 1-seed and #11-ranked Baker (26-3, 22-2) on Saturday at 7:00.