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67
Mo. Valley MVC 18-5, 14-5
76
Winner MNU (Kan.) MNU 22-2, 20-0
Mo. Valley MVC
18-5, 14-5
67
Final
76
MNU (Kan.) MNU
22-2, 20-0
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Mo. Valley MVC 17 12 19 19 67
MNU (Kan.) MNU 20 16 24 16 76

Game Recap: Basketball (W) | | Sports Information Department

Pioneers Reach 20 Straight

The Basics
Score: MNU 76, Missouri Valley 67
Record: MNU (22-2, 20-0), Missouri Valley (18-5, 14-5)
Location: Cook Center – Olathe, Kan.

OLATHE, Kan. – The #11-ranked Pioneers extended their winning streak to 20 games with a 76-67 victory over Missouri Valley on Wednesday night. The win not only preserved MNU's unbeaten conference record, but also matched the program's historic 20-game winning streak from 2013.

After a closely contested first quarter that saw MNU take a 20-17 lead, the Pioneers built separation in the second period, outscoring Missouri Valley 16-12 to take a seven-point advantage into halftime. A strong third quarter (24-19) solidified MNU's control, and despite a late push from the Vikings, the Pioneers closed out their 20th consecutive victory with clutch free-throw shooting and defensive stops.

Turning Point
MNU's efficient third quarter (24-19) gave the Pioneers the cushion needed to secure the win.

Inside the Box Score
  • The Pioneers shot 39.3% from the field.
  • MNU capitalized on three-point opportunities, hitting 43.8% (7-for-16) from deep.
  • The Pioneers converted 25-of-37 free throws (67.6%), a key factor in maintaining their lead.
  • MNU forced 17 turnovers, leading to 16 points off turnovers.
Individual Leaders Up Next
The next game is Saturday at home vs. William Penn (3-20, 2-17) at 2:00. An MNU victory would clinch the conference title.
 
 
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