The Basics
Score: MNU 55, William Penn 42
Record: MNU (21-3, 17-1), William Penn (7-19, 4-14)
Location: Oskaloosa, Iowa – Penn Gymnasium
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – #10 MNU relied on another strong defensive effort to secure a 55-42 conference road victory over William Penn on Saturday.
The Pioneers held the Statesmen to just 32.6 percent shooting from the field and 14.3 percent from three-point range, while controlling the glass with a 44-25 rebounding advantage. MNU built an early eight-point lead after the first quarter and never trailed, maintaining steady separation throughout the second half.
Mary Lukert led the way with 16 points, connecting on five three-pointers. Zaylee Werth added 11 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists for a double-double, while Kameron Green matched Werth with 11 rebounds to go along with 9 points. Grace Carlson contributed 8 points, and Aubrey Rogers dished out 6 assists.
Turning Point
MNU's 10-4 run in the 2nd quarter pushed the lead to 8 before halftime.
Inside the Box Score
FG%: MNU 35.2%, William Penn 32.6%
3-Point FG%: MNU 33.3% (10-30), William Penn 14.3% (2-14)
Free Throws: MNU 46.7% (7-15), William Penn 66.7% (10-15)
Rebounds: MNU 44, William Penn 25
Points in the Paint: MNU 18, William Penn 24
Second-Chance Points: MNU 13, William Penn 3
Bench Points: MNU 5, William Penn 14
Individual Leaders
Mary Lukert: 16 points (5-15 3PT)
Zaylee Werth: 11 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists
Kameron Green: 9 points, 11 rebounds, 2 blocks
Grace Carlson: 8 points
Aubrey Rogers: 6 points, 6 assists
Up Next
The next game is Wednesday at home vs. Peru State at 5:30.
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