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Pioneers Hit Century Mark in Win Over Jamestown JV

Pioneers Hit Century Mark in Win Over Jamestown JV

The MCC Pioneer Men's Basketball team took out some frustration from Friday night's loss to Central Wyoming with a resounding 102-64 win over the Jamestown JV. The Pioneer offense was clicking on all cylinders in the first half as they connected on 23-28 FG (61%) and 5-9 (56%) from 3-point range building a 54-26 lead at the break. The Pioneers lead swelled to as many as 48 in the 2nd half before Jamestown made a small charge late that cut the Pioneer lead by 10. 

The Pioneers had 6 players scored in double figures and had 22 assist on 42 baskets in the game. Ray Daniels (Las Vegas, NV) had 25 points (12-17 FG, 0-2 3's, 1-1 FT), 6 rebounds, and 4 steals to lead the way. Blessing Adesipe (Houston, TX) had 18 points (7-12 FG, 4-5 3's) to go along with 6 rebounds. Paul Gakmar (Perth, Australia) added 15 points (5-9 FG, 1-1 3's, 4-4 FT) and a team high 7 rebounds. Zack Baker (Frenchtown, MT) had 12 points (4-6 FG, 4-4 FT) and 5 rebounds off the bench. Denzel Kabasele (Lancaster, PA) added 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-1 3's) while Ethan Bell (Chinook, MT) added 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-2 3's). 

Eli Habighorst (Las Vegas, NV) had 8 assists and the Pioneers committed only 10 turnovers compared to 22 for the Jimmies. MCC outrebounded Jamestown 41-37 and forced 22 Jimmie turnovers. The Pioneers shot 42-77 (55%) from the field, 9-20 (45%) on 3's, and a perfect 9-9 from the free throw line. 

The Pioneers (2-5 MonDak Conference, 4-7 overall) next game is a non-conference matchup against Region IX powerhouse Casper College in Gillette, WY on Friday at 12:00 MST.