by The Basics
Score: MNU 117 – Kansas Christian 20
Record: MNU (1-0), KCC (0-1)
Location: Bell Family Arena – Olathe, Kan.
OLATHE, Kan. – The Pioneers opened the season with a 97-point victory over Kansas Christian College on Wednesday. Every MNU participant scored and five Pioneers had double figures while 12 of 13 players recorded an assist. The 117-20 final was the most points scored since at least the 03-04 season (the dakstats era).
Turning Point
MNU started the game on a 26-0 run.
Individual Leaders
Justice Daniel led all scorers with 16 points on 7-12 shooting. Makayla Gooch shot 6-7 for 13 points, 8 assists, and 3 steals. Marketa Veselkova had 13 points, 4 assists, and 3 steals off the bench. Jayden Oliver (Kiowa Tribe) had 11 points and 4 rebounds before leaving with an injury. Ashli Lykins hit 3 threes for 11 points. Jalynn Ervin and Brooklyn Wagler hauled in 10 rebounds apiece. And Kalie Uher blocked 3 shots.
Inside the Box Score
Kansas Christian had zero second-chance points.
Up Next
The next game is Saturday at home vs. Friends (1-0) at 2:00.
