Pioneers 112... University of Providence JV 80

The MCC Pioneers scored a season high in points and put 6 players in double figures with a resounding 112-80 victory over the University of Providence JV on Saturday afternoon in Miles City. 

Aguir Dawam (6'7 Sophomore) scored 27 points (11-14 FG, 2-2 3's, 3-3 FT) and grabbed 8 rebounds to lead a balanced Pioneer attach. Frontcourt mate Ethan Venema (6'7 Sophomore) added 16 points (7-14 FG, 2-2 FT) to go with a team high 14 rebounds and 2 blocks. Ethan Bell (6'0 Sophomore) scored 11 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3's, 1-1 FT) and dished out a team high 7 assists. Payton Kokot (6'3 Sophomore), Daniel Piech Meat (6'5 Sophomore), and Koak Kok (6'7 Freshman) all scored 10 points. Freshman guards Ryder Lee and Colton Hawkins each scored 8 points as all 12 players that suited up scored in the win. Kokot also dished out 6 assists. 

The Pioneers led 56-40 at the half and the 2nd half saw the same scoring margin as the Pioneers outscored the Argos 56-40 in the 2nd half as well. 

Inside the Box Score

• The Pioneers shot 45-80 (56%) from the field and 12-21 (57%) from the 3-point line. The Argos shot 27-75 (36%) from the field and 12-35 (34%) from 3-point range. 
• MCC hit 10-11 from the free throw line and the Argos were 14-21.
• Miles outrebounded Providence 52-33. The Pioneers grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and the Argos had 9.
• The Pioneers turned the ball over 15 times to only 9 for the Argos. 
• The frontcourt players for the Pioneers scored 65 points on 28-45 FG (62%). 

The Pioneers are now 5-2 on the season and will host the Rocky Mountain College JV Sunday afternoon at 3:00 PM.