by OLATHE, Kan. – The Pioneers overcame a shaky first quarter to grab a 7-point home victory vs. Missouri Valley on Saturday. MNU trailed by 8 late in the first half, but the Pioneers scored the last 7 points before the break and the first 9 points after for a 16-0 run and an 8-point lead. The Vikings fought back to tie the game, but MNU pushed the lead back to 12 early in the fourth.
Turning Point
Jayden Oliver (Kiowa Tribe) nailed three 4-pointers in a row to turn a 4-point deficit into an 8-point lead.
Individual Leaders
Jayden Oliver shot 7-11 from beyond the arc for 23 points and 4 assists. Tanchelle Hollingsworth had 13 points, 10 assists, and 3 steals. Tristin Wicks added 11 points and 7 rebounds. And Whitney Moia had 10 points, 14 rebounds, and 4 blocks.
Inside the Box Score
The Pioneers recorded 6 more offensive rebounds than the Vikings (14-8), accounting for a 15-3 advantage in Second Chance points.
News & Notes
– Jayden Oliver scored a season-high tying 23 points, a number she’s reached 3 times.
Up Next
The next game is Wednesday at William Penn (14-9, 12-7) at 5:30.
