The Basics
Score: MNU 78, Missouri Baptist 43
Record: MNU (17-3, 13-1), Missouri Baptist (7-13, 6-8)
Location: Olathe, Kan. – Bell Family Arena
OLATHE, Kan. – A blistering start and stifling defense powered MNU to a dominant 78-43 win over Missouri Baptist on Wednesday. The Pioneers set the tone with a 10-point first-quarter advantage and never looked back, holding MBU to just 30.4 percent shooting.
Grace Carlson lit it up from beyond the arc, knocking down 5-of-7 threes en route to a team-high 18 points. Mary Lukert added 17 points and 6 rebounds, while Aubrey Rogers stuffed the stat sheet with 13 points, 8 assists, 6 rebounds, and 5 steals.
MNU forced 23 turnovers and turned those into 36 points, smothering MBU's offense throughout. Despite being even in points in the paint, the Pioneers' perimeter shooting and transition play created the separation.
Turning Point
MNU's 24-10 second-quarter run blew the game open, extending a 10-point lead into a 24-point halftime cushion.
Inside the Box Score
FG%: MNU 45.5%, MBU 30.4%
3-Point FG%: MNU 41.9%, MBU 7.1%
Free Throws: MNU 65.2%, MBU 73.7%
Rebounds: MNU 36, MBU 36
Turnovers: MBU 23, MNU 13
Points off Turnovers: MNU 36, MBU 5
Second Chance Points: MBU 5, MNU 3
Fast Break Points: MNU 6, MBU 4
Bench Points: MNU 17, MBU 18
Individual Leaders
Grace Carlson: 18 points (5-7 3FG), 2 assists
Mary Lukert: 17 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals
Aubrey Rogers: 13 points, 8 assists, 6 rebounds, 5 steals
Mackenzie Manthe: 10 points, 2 rebounds
Kameron Green: 8 points, 6 rebounds
Zaylee Werth: 5 points, 8 rebounds
Up Next
The next game is Wednesday at home vs. Park (8-13, 3-11) at 5:30.
