Pioneers Pull Away at Baker

The Basics
Score: MNU 74, Baker 48
Record: MNU (16-3, 12-1), Baker (3-16, 1-11)
Location: Baldwin City, Kan. – Collins Center

BALDWIN CITY, Kan. – A fast start and relentless defense propelled #11 MNU to a 74-48 win at Baker on Wednesday night. The Pioneers jumped out to a 23-13 first-quarter lead and steadily pulled away.

Kameron Green led the charge with 18 points on 8-of-14 shooting and added 3 rebounds, while Grace Carlson poured in 17 points, including five three-pointers.

The Pioneers held Baker to just 35.6 percent shooting from the field and forced 16 turnovers, converting those into 26 points.

Defensively, MNU dominated the glass with a 41-27 rebounding advantage and limited second chances, outscoring Baker 16-1 in second-chance points.

Turning Point
An 11-0 burst to open the game gave MNU early control.

Inside the Box Score
FG%: MNU 43.8%, Baker 35.6%
3-Point FG%: MNU 34.5%, Baker 29.4%
Free Throws: MNU 80.0%, Baker 91.7%
Rebounds: MNU 41, Baker 27
Turnovers: Baker 16, MNU 12
Points in the Paint: MNU 32, Baker 16
Points off Turnovers: MNU 26, Baker 9
Second Chance Points: MNU 16, Baker 1

Individual Leaders
Kameron Green: 18 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists
Grace Carlson: 17 points, 5 rebounds
Mary Lukert: 13 points, 5 rebounds
Aubrey Rogers: 8 points, 7 rebounds
Mackenzie Manthe: 9 points, 8 rebounds
Zaylee Werth: 5 points, 4 assists, 5 steals

Up Next
The next game is Saturday at home vs. Missouri Baptist (7-12, 6-7) at 2:00.