The Basics
Score: MNU 74 – Stephens 57
Record: MNU (2-0, 0-0), SC (1-2, 0-0)
Location: Parkville, Mo. - Breckon Sports Complex

PARKVILLE, Mo. – MNU improved to 2-0 with a 74-57 victory over Stephens on Saturday. The Pioneers used a dominant second quarter to take a 27-point halftime lead and stretched their advantage to as many as 37 in the third quarter. Grace Carlson led MNU with 16 points, while Zaylee Werth posted a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds to go along with 8 assists.

Stephens held an early 7-4 advantage before MNU began to establish control. The Pioneers finished the first quarter with a 20-13 lead, then broke the game open by outscoring Stephens 26-6 in the second quarter.

Carlson provided a spark off the bench, scoring 9 points in the second quarter, including 2 three-pointers. Werth added 6 points and 5 rebounds in the period as MNU took a commanding 46-19 lead into halftime.

The Pioneers continued to build their advantage in the third quarter, outscoring Stephens 21-16. Annabelle Rakers scored 7 of her 9 points in the period, while MNU's lead reached 37 points with 5:27 remaining in the quarter. MNU entered the fourth with a 67-35 advantage.

Stephens outscored MNU 22-7 in the final quarter, but the Pioneers' substantial lead was never seriously threatened. MNU finished with a 74-57 victory.

MNU shot 41.9% from the field and held a 42-32 rebounding advantage. The Pioneers recorded 16 assists, 8 blocks, and 36 points in the paint. MNU's bench contributed 29 points.

Turning Point
MNU's 26-6 second quarter turned a 7-point lead into a 27-point halftime advantage.

Individual Leaders
Grace Carlson: 16 points, 3 three-pointers
Zaylee Werth: 13 points, 13 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks
Kameron Green: 12 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks

Up Next
The next game is Tuesday at home vs. Kansas Wesleyan at 5:00.