Pioneers 79... Dickinson State JV 57

The MCC Pioneer defense came to life in the 2nd half and helped the Pioneers snap an 8-game losing skid in a 79-57 win Friday night in Miles City, MT. Dickinson State took a 35-34 lead to the halftime break but the Pioneers held the Bluehawks to only 8 second half baskets which led to some of the most productive offense of the season for the Pioneers. DSU shot only 8-33 (24%) in the 2nd half and only 4-17 from 3-point range. 

Blessing Adesipe (6'6 Sophomore) led the charge for the Pioneers with 30 points (12-19 FG, 3-4 3's, 3-4 FT), 14 rebounds, and 4 assists. The Pioneers got big games from their center position as Ethan Venema (6'7 Freshman) scored 11 points (5-12 FG, 0-1 3's, 1-2 FT) and had 8 rebounds (4 Offensive) while David Gorianskii (7'0 Freshman) picked up 10 points (5-10 FG) and 6 rebounds. Denzel Kabasele (6'2 Sophomore) also scored 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-3 3's, 0-1 FT). The Pioneers had 16 assists in the game led by Chazz Haws (6'1 Freshman) with 6.

Inside the Box Score

• MCC hit on 33-66 (50%) from the field and 8-16 (50%) from 3-point range. They were only 4-10 from the free throw line. The Pioneers hit 19-36 FG in the 2nd half. 
• DSU JV was 21-63 (33%) from the field and 8-28 (29%) from 3-point range. They were 7-12 from the free throw line. 
• The Pioneers had a 46-34 advantage rebounding with 10 of those being offensive. 
• There were 3 ties and 7 lead changes in the game. Dickinson state led by 8 points early in the 1st half. 
• Each team had 14 turnovers. 

The Pioneers moved to 3-11 on the season and finish the 2022 portion of the schedule next Friday in Powell, WY against Northwest College at 7:30 PM.