Pioneers 58... NDSCS Wildcats 82

The MCC Pioneers took a 31-27 lead to the halftime break on the road in Wahpeton, ND. What transpired in the 2nd half was a slew of Pioneer turnovers and some hot Wildcat shooting as NDSCS went on a 22-3 run to take control and go on for a 82-58 MonDak Conference win. 

The league leading Wildcats (13-2 MonDak, 21-3 overall) shot only 36% in the 1st half including 0-13 from the 3-point line. That tide turned in the 2nd half as the Wildcats forced 13 Pioneer turnovers and shot 53% including 10-21 at the 3-point line. 

Agwa Nywesh (6'2 Sophomore ) led the Wildcats with 17 points (5-9 FG, 3-7 3's, 4-4 FT) and 7 assists and got the help of three other Wildcats scoring in double digits. Kaleb Larson (6'3 Freshman) scored all 14 (5-9 FG, 4-8 3's) of his points in the 2nd half and Noah Christensen scored 12 points (6-9 FG) and grabbed a team high 8 rebounds in the win. Peyton Newbern (6'3 Freshman) added 10 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 3's).

MCC was led by Blessing Adesipe (6'6 Sophomore) with 15 points (4-16 FG, 2-6 3's, 5-5 FT) and 15 rebounds while Denzel Kabasele (6'3 Sophomore) added 11 points (3-12 FG, 2-5 3's, 3-4 FT). Ethan Venema (6'7 Freshman) added 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 FT) and 5 rebounds. 

Inside the Box Score

• NDSCS outscored the Pioneers 55-27 in 2nd half. 
• Miles CC outrebounded NDSCS 39-38. The Pioneers had 13 offensive boards and the Wildcats had 14. 
• MCC shot 20-57 (35%) from the field and 6-19 (32%) from the 3-point line. 
• The Pioneers were 12-15 at the free throw line and NDSCS was 8-10 at the line. 
• NDSCS scored 28 points off of Pioneer turnovers and MCC scored only 3 points off of Wildcat turnovers. 

The Pioneers fell to 3-12 in MonDak Conference play and 4-20 overall. They will play at United Tribes Technical College Monday night at 6:30 PM MST.