Pioneers 68... NDSCS Wildcats 83

Second half shooting woes continue to plague the MCC Pioneers. MCC shot 50% from the field in the 1st half and trailed league leading NDSCS Wildcats 41-38 at the half. The Pioneers then shot just 11-32 (34%) from the field and just 1-11 from the 3-point line in the 2nd half and could not make up any ground on the Wildcats in a 83-68 loss. 

There were 4 ties and 4 lead changes in a back and forth 1st half before NDSCS took control of the 2nd half with the help of poor shooting by the Pioneers. 

MCC was led in scoring by Uwami Chongo (6'8 Sophomore - Maputo, Mozambique). Chongo registered a double double that included 16 points (7-15 FG, 0-2 3's, 2-2 FT) and 15 rebounds. Donnie Haney (6'2 Sophomore - Baton Rouge, LA) added 15 points (6-10 FG, 2-5 3's, 1-1 FT) and Shad Boyce (6'8 Freshman - Winifred, MT) added 11 points and 7 rebounds. Jace Hill (6'1 Freshman - Columbia Falls, MT) added 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists. 

Inside the Box Score

• The Pioneers shot 25-60 (42%) from the field and 5-20 from the 3-point line. MCC was 13-15 from the free throw line. 
• The Wildcats shot 27-65 (42%) from the field and 13-28 from the 3-point line. NDSCS was 16-21 from the free throw line. 
• The Wildcats outrebounded the Pioneers 40-36. NDSCS had 14 offensive rebounds and MCC had 9. 
• MCC had 10 turnovers and NDSCS had 7. 

MCC dropped its 4th consecutive game and is now 4-6 in MonDak Conference play. The Pioneers are 11-17 overall. Next up is a trip to Bottineau, ND for a Sunday afternoon game against Dakota College at 2:00 PM MST.