The Basics
Score: MNU 70, William Woods 17
Record: MNU (20-3, 16-1), William Woods (2-21, 2-16)
Location: Olathe, Kan. - Cook Center

OLATHE, Kan. – A suffocating defensive performance and balanced scoring powered MNU to a dominant 70-17 victory over William Woods on Wednesday.

The Pioneers held the Owls to just 10.5% shooting (6-of-57) and 15.0% from three-point range, forcing 22 turnovers and outscoring William Woods 19-2 in the second quarter to break the game open. MNU never allowed more than 5 points in any quarter and finished with a 50-8 advantage in points in the paint.

Grace Carlson paced a balanced attack with 16 points on 6-of-10 shooting, adding 4 assists. Kameron Green followed with 14 points and 6 rebounds, while Grayson Gentile and Mackenzie Manthe each scored 8. Annabelle Rakers provided a spark off the bench with 10 points in 15 minutes.

Turning Point
Leading 12-5 after the first quarter, MNU erupted for a 19-2 second-quarter run, extending the lead to 31-7 by halftime.

Inside the Box Score
FG%: MNU 56.0%, William Woods 10.5%
3-Point FG%: MNU 35.3% (6-17), William Woods 15.0% (3-20)
Free Throws: MNU 72.7% (8-11), William Woods 50.0% (2-4)
Rebounds: MNU 42, William Woods 33
Points in the Paint: MNU 50, William Woods 8
Points off Turnovers: MNU 15, William Woods 7
Fast Break Points: MNU 14, William Woods 0
Bench Points: MNU 26, William Woods 10

Individual Leaders
Grace Carlson: 16 points, 4 assists
Kameron Green: 14 points, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 steals
Annabelle Rakers: 10 points
Grayson Gentile: 8 points, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks
Mackenzie Manthe: 8 points
Mary Lukert: 6 points, 4 steals
Aubrey Rogers: 5 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 5 steals

Up Next
The next game is Saturday at William Penn at 2:00.