Pioneers 79... Eastern Wyoming 93

Eastern Wyoming forced 10 first half Pioneer turnovers and shot 55% from the field to build a 48-36 halftime lead enroute to a 93-79 win over MCC and spoiling the Pioneer home opener. 

Isiah Ayala scored 25 points (10-12 FG, 5-5 FT) and grabbed 7 rebounds leading the way for the Lancers 1st victory of the season. Drezdon Jensen added 13 points (6-13 FG, 1-3 3's). 

The Pioneers were led by Azenio Cossa (6'3 Sophomore - Maputo, Mozambique) had 25 points (10-16 FG, 1-3 3's, 4-6 FT), 6 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Uwami Chongo (6'8 Sophomore - Maputo, Mozambique) added 22 points (9-16 FG, 3-5 3's, 1-2 FT) and 7 rebounds. Shad Boyce (6'8 Freshman - Winifred, MT) had a team high 8 rebounds to go along with 11 points (3-7 FG, 5-6 FT). Jace Hill (6'1 Sophomore - Columbia Falls, MT).

Inside the Box Score

• The Pioneers shot 29-63 (46%) from the field and 9-21 (43%) from the 3-point line. MCC was 12-16 at the free throw line. 
• The Lancers shot 35-63 (56%) from the field and 5-13 (39%) from the 3-point line. EWC was 18-23 at the free throw line. 
• MCC outrebounded EWC 32-28. The Pioneers had 10 offensive rebounds and the Lancers had 7. 
• MCC committed 16 turnovers and EWC had 11. 
• Eastern Wyoming scored 24 points off turnovers and MCC had only 11 points off turnovers. 

The Pioneers are 2-2 on the season and host Northwest College tonight at 7:00 PM.