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Pioneer Men Get 1st Win of 2023 at Lake Region State

Pioneer Men Get 1st Win of 2023 at Lake Region State
Posted: Jan 29, 2023

Pioneers 66... Lake Region State 45

Denzel Kabasele (6'3 Sophomore) scored 19 points (8-17 FG, 3-7 3's), grabbed 8 rebounds, and dished out 8 assists and the Pioneers used a strong defensive effort to upend Lake Region State 66-45 on Sunday afternoon in Devils Lake, ND. The win was the first of 2023 for the Pioneers and snapped a 7-game losing streak. 

The Pioneers went on a 14-0 run in the 1st half after trailing 15-8 to help build a 26-19 halftime bulge. The Pioneers controlled the 2nd half with some timely 3-point shooting and a a stong effort defensively. 

Payton Kokot (6'3 Freshman) scored a career high 17 points (6-17 FG, 5-15 3's, 0-1 FT) and helped out with 5 rebounds. Blessing Adesipe (6'6 Sophomore) had 16 points (5-14 FG, 3-7 3's, 3-3 FT) and 7 rebounds in the win. 

Lake Region was led by Mayson Brown (6'1 Sophomore) with 21 points (7-14 FG, 3-8 3's, 4-6 FT) and Blessed Barhayiga (6'8 Freshman) added 11 points (3-8 FG, 5-6 FT) and 7 rebounds. Denver Lund (6'8 Freshman) had 9 rebounds to lead the Royals. 

Inside the Box Score

  • The Pioneers shot 23-63 (37%) from the field and 12-35 (34%) from 3-point range. MCC was 8-10 at free throw line. 
  • The Royals shot 15-51 (29%) from the field and 4-17 (24%) from 3-point range. LRSC was 11-16 at the free throw line. 
  • The Pioneers outrebounded the Royals 44-36 with 13 offensive boards. Lake had 8 offensive rebounds. 
  • MCC had 11 turnovers and LRSC had 16. 
  • MCC assisted on 19 of 23 field goals made. 

Miles bumped its record to 3-10 in MonDak Conference play and 4-18 overall. Lake Region slipped to 2-11 in league play and 3-19 overall. The Pioneers travel to Bismarck State for a 6:30 PM MST tip off on Monday night.