Pioneers 47... Northwest College 58

The 3rd quarter turned out to be the demise of the MCC Pioneer women's basketball team in the 2024 opener and final non-conference game of the season. 

The Pioneers connected on only 1-11 field goals and scored only 5 points after trailing just 24-21 at halftime. Northwest College extended that halftime lead to 35-26 at the end of the 3rd quarter. MCC picked up steam in the 4th quarter shooting 8-14 from the field and cut the 9-point deficit to 41-39 with 5 minutes to play. Northwest College then took command of the game with a 15-2 run putting the game away building a 56-41 lead. 

The Pioneers were led in scoring by Becky Melcher (Forsyth, Montana) with 17 points (7-18 FG, 3-8 3's). Brae Eneboe (Conrad, MT) followed up with 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-6 FT) and a team high 8 rebounds. 

The Trappers had only one player in double figures led by Roxanne Rogers with 16 points (4-13 FG, 3-6 3's, 5-6 FT)

Inside the Box Score

• The Pioneers shot 17-51 (33%) from the field and 3-12 from 3-point range. MCC hit only 10-20 (50%) from the free throw line. 
• The Trappers shot only 19-65 (29%) and 7-23 (30%) from 3-point range. NWC was 13-17 (77%) from the 3-point line. 
• MCC outrebounded NWC 39-34. Each team had 7 offensive rebounds. 
• The Pioneers had 23 turnovers to only 15 for the Trappers. 
• The Pioneers biggest lead was 5 points in the 1st quarter. The Trappers biggest lead was 15 points in the 4th quarter. 
• MCC got only 4 points off the bench while NWC had 14 points off the bench. 

MCC is 4-12 on the season and will resume MonDak Conference play on Thursday night in Glendive, Montana against Dawson CC at 5:30 PM. Northwest College is 10-6 on the season.