The MCC Pioneer Women scored the 1st basket of the game and held a 3-2 lead. Northwest college scored the next 3 baskets and never trailed again in nearly a wire to wire non-conference 69-46 victory over the homestanding Pioneers. 

A 19-8 2nd quarter bulge as the Pioneers shot 29% in the half led to a 34-18 Trapper lead. The teams traded baskets in a 19-19 3rd quarter but the Trappers pulled away for the final margin with a 16-9 4th quarter. The Trappers dominated the rebounding side of things by grabbing 17 offensive rebounds for a 48-28 edge on the glass. 

The Pioneers were led in scoring by forward Gabby Flute Player (Flandreau, SD) with 15 points (7-9 FG, 1-2 FT) to go along with 6 rebounds before being ejected with her 2nd technical foul with 7:00 to go in the 3rd quarter. She will miss the Pioneers game at NDSCS on Saturday afternoon. No other Pioneer reached double figures as the team shot 18-50 FG (36%) and only 3-20 (15%) from the 3-point line. A 7-18 (39%) effort from the free throw line contributed to the teams offensive frustration. 

The Trappers were led by Bateku Acosta with 21 points (6-12 3's, 3-6 FT) and 8 rebounds. Darla Hernandez scored 16 points and Kierra Cutright nabbed 10 rebounds. 

The Pioneers (1-5 overall, 0-5 MonDak) will head to league leading NDSCS in Wahpeton (1:00 PM MST) on Saturday and Bismarck State (12:00 PM MST) on Sunday.