The Basics
Score: Missouri Baptist 78, MNU 63
Record: MNU (11-11, 6-8), Missouri Baptist (15-7, 9-5)
Location: Olathe, Kan. – Bell Family Arena
OLATHE, Kan. – A red-hot second half from Missouri Baptist was too much to overcome as MNU fell 78-63 on Wednesday. The Pioneers trailed by just three at the break but were outscored 41-29 in the final 20 minutes.
Landon Wagler led MNU with 19 points and 4 rebounds, while Malachi Bryant added 12 points and 4Â rebounds. MNU shot 38.9 percent from the field and 40.7 percent from beyond the arc, but couldn't match MBU's 58.2 percent overall shooting.
Despite outrebounding MBU 29-30 and scoring 17 second-chance points, MNU struggled to contain the Spartans' top 2 scorers, who each poured in 25 points.
Turning Point
MBU hit 72% of their second-half shots, stretching a slim lead into double digits.
Inside the Box Score
FG%: MNU 38.9%, MBU 58.2%
3-Point FG%: MNU 40.7%, MBU 47.4%
Free Throws: MNU 76.9%, MBU 62.5%
Rebounds: MBU 30, MNU 29
Turnovers: MNU 13, MBU 10
Points in the Paint: MBU 47, MNU 24
Points off Turnovers: MBU 19, MNU 11
Second Chance Points: MNU 17, MBU 5
Fast Break Points: MBU 12, MNU 2
Bench Points: MBU 29, MNU 22
Individual Leaders
Landon Wagler: 19 points, 4 rebounds
Malachi Bryant: 12 points, 4 rebounds
Kobe Nunes: 11 points (3-6 3FG)
Up Next
The next game is Wednesday at home vs. Park (9-13, 6-8) at 7:30.
