MNU Pioneers upset 14th ranked Culver Stockton on the road tonight 92-77 to advance to the HAAC finals monday night at 7:00 at Cook Center against Evangel who upset Benedictine tonight in a blow out. Winner of this game gets a guaranteed spot in the National Tournament at Municipal Auditorium. Future All American Luke Thomas, who leads the country in double doubles did it again tonight with 26 points and 15 rebounds. Conn Langrehr had another hot night with 22 points and 3 threes. Roomate Nate Launius chipped in with 17 points and was 4-4 from the free throw line which put him in the top 15 in the country in free throw %. Nick Syrie fought through an injury turning in a gutsy performance while leading the team in assists and continuing his #1 rank in the country in assists. MNU leads the country in field goal percentage, averaging over 52% a game. 22-10, of we can make it 23-10 we will probably be ranked in the top ten.
Posted on: Sat, 08 Mar 2014 02:54:53 +0000