Pioneers 84... Lake Region State 94

The MCC Pioneers built a 10-point 1st half lead and led 46-42 at the halftime break. Once again, early in the 2nd half, the Pioneers built a 10-point lead. What happened after that is something the Pioneers would like to forget. 

The Pioneers connected on just 14-45 field goals in the 2nd half including 3-20 from the 3-point line as they watched their lead slip away and LRSC gained all the momentum sending the Royals to a 94-84 win on Super Bowl Sunday in Devils Lake, ND. 

Four Royals scored in double figures led by Jeremiah Johnson off the bench with 21 points (7-16 FG, 2-6 3's, 5-5 FT) and Remy Davis Warrington with 20 points (5-16 FG, 1-5 3's, 9-10 FT) and 13 rebounds. 

The Pioneers also had 4 players in double figures led by Azenio Cossa (6'3 Sophomore - Maputo, Mozambique) with 20 points (9-21 FG, 0-6 3's, 2-2 FT), 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Uwami Chongo (6'8 Sophomore - Maputo, Mozambique) had a double double with 15 points (6-14 FG, 0-3 3's, 3-4 FT) and 16 rebounds (7 offensive). Donnie Haney (6'2 Sophomore - Baton Rouge, LA) had 12 points (4-11 FG, 1-8 3's, 3-3 FT) and Jace Hill (6'1 Sophomore - Columbia Falls, MT) had 10 points and 5 rebounds. 

Inside the Box Score

• The Pioneers shot 32-83 (39%) from the field and 8-33 (24%) from the 3-point line. MCC was 12-13 from the free throw line. 
• The Royals shot 30-80 (38%) from the field and 9-33 (27%) from the 3-point line. LRSC was 25-28 from the free throw line. 
• Lake Region outrebounded the Pioneers 54-50. Lake had 19 offensive boards and MCC had 18. 
• MCC committed 13 turnovers and LRSC had 8. 
• There were 3 ties and 6 lead changes in the game. 

The Pioneers are now 4-5 in MonDak Conference play and will travel to Wahpeton, ND for a 2:00 PM MST tipoff vs. NDSCS on Monday afternoon.