Pioneers 65... Central Wyoming 79

The MCC Pioneers came out flat on Friday afternoon in Powell, WY and scored only 24 first half points to dig a hole to big to get out of. Central Wyoming controlled the contest from start to finish in a 79-65 win over the Pioneers.

MCC trailed Central Wyoming 48-24 at halftime and by as many as 29 points before making a slight rally cutting the Rustler lead to 12 points in the 2nd half. MCC found struggles at both the 3-point line and the free throw line. 

Azenio Cossa (6'3 Sophomore - Maputo, Mozambique) scored 26 points (9-16 FG, 0-2 3's, 8-12 FT) and Uwami Chongo (6'8 Sophomore - Maputo, Mozambique) added 13 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 3's, 2-4 FT) and 8 rebounds. Shad Boyce (Freshman - Winifred, MT) had 9 points and a team high 12 rebounds. 

Inside the Box Score

• The Pioneers shot 22-53 (42%) from the field and 3-19 (16%) from the 3-point line. MCC was 18-30 (60%) from the free throw line. 
• The Rustlers shot 30-58 (52%) from the field and 8-17 (47%) from the 3-point line. CWC was 11-15 (73%) from the free throw line.
• MCC outrebounded CWC 34-29. MCC had 8 offensive rebounds and CWC had 3. 
• Both teams committed 14 turnovers. 
• The Pioneers had only 4 assists in the game. 

The Pioneers are now 7-7 on the season and face Northwest College on Saturday at 4:00 PM in Powell, WY.