Jakim Ricketts (6'2 Sophomore Guard, Livingston, MT) led 5 players in double figures by scoring 20 points (6-11 FG, 5-8 3's, 3-4 FT) as the Pioneers built a 30-point 2nd half lead and cruised to victory on the road in Bismarck, ND. Remy Lemovou (6'8 Sophomore Forward, Wichita, KS) continued his strong play with 17 points (8-13 FG, 1-2 FT) and 6 rebounds. Favour Chukwukelu (6'2 Sophomore Guard, Las Vegas) helped out with 15 points (5-7 FG, 4-4 3's, 1-1 FT) to go along with 7 rebounds and 5 assists. 

Freshman Ben Datro (6'0 Guard, Montrea) came off the bench and scored 14 points (4-9 FG, 2-4 3's, 4-8 FT) and dished out 4 assists while Dylan Hushaw (6'2 Sophomore Guard, Las Vegas) had 12 points (3-7 FG, 3-5 3's, 3-4 FT). The Pioneers shot 47% for the game from the field and 54% from 3-point land (14-26). The Pioneers also assisted on 24 of its 33 total baskets made. 

Tate Bear (6'5 Sophomore) led UTTC with 25 points (10-20 FG, 3-7 3's, 2-5 FT) in the loss. Riyen Carlow (5'10 Guard) was the only other player in double figures for the T-Birds with 10 points (5-10 FG, 0-5 3's).

Next up for MCC is a home game vs. Lake Region State College on Monday night at 7:30 PM.