The Basics
Score: MNU 116, William Penn 84
Record: MNU (16-10, 15-7), William Penn (9-16, 6-15)
Location: Cook Center – Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. – Joe Buchanan recorded a season-high 35 points in a 116-84 victory over William Penn on Saturday. The game was competitive early, with MNU holding a 46-42 halftime lead, but the Pioneers exploded in the second half, outscoring William Penn 70-42 to secure the victory. Buchanan shot 9-11 (6-8 3fg) for 24 second-half points.
Turning Point
A scorching second-half performance, highlighted by 57.8% shooting from the field and 64.3% from three, turned a close game into a runaway victory.
Inside the Box Score
- MNU shot 55.1% from the field (43-of-78) and 50.0% from three (13-of-26)
- The Pioneers dominated the boards, outrebounding William Penn 46-25
- The Pioneers forced 15 turnovers, converting them into 23 points
- MNU's bench outscored William Penn's reserves 45-12
Individual Leaders
- Joe Buchanan – 35 points, 8-for-12 from three, 3 rebounds, 2 blocks
- Gary Clay – 15 points, 2 assists
- Brooks Langrehr – 15 points, 7 rebounds
- Malachi Bryant - 11 points, 6 assists
- Shane Stevenson - 12 points, 6 rebounds
- Gerard Bosch – 7 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals
Up Next
The next game is Wednesday at #6 Baker (21-3, 18-2) at 7:30.
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