Pioneers 54... Gillette College 82
Gillette College ran it's record to 10-0 by handing the MCC Pioneers their 6th consecutive loss on Elementary School day Thursday in Gillette, WY. The Pronghorns jumped on the Pioneers 26-13 at the end of the 1st quarter and never looked back in the win. Gillette led by as many as 39 points halfway thru the 4th quarter.
Rochelle Afo-Manuma hit for 25 points (9-13 FG, 1-2 3's, 6-7 FT) and grabbed 9 rebounds to lead the Pronghorns to the win. Hannah Wildner (Sophomore - Melbourne, Australia) was the only Pioneer in double figures with 14 points (4-5 FG, 6-7 FT) and also had a team high 8 rebounds.
Inside the Box Score
- The Pioneers shot 16-51 (31%) from the field and 4-18 from the 3-point line. MCC was 18-25 at the free throw line.
- Gillette shot 29-82 (35%) from the field and 6-27 from the 3-point line. GC was 18-23 at the free throw line.
- The Pronghorns had just 6 turnovers compared to 27 for the Pioneers.
- Miles outrebounded Gillette 43-42. MCC had 13 offensive rebounds and GC had 18.
MCC fell to 2-11 on the season and will play Western Nebraska on Friday at 2:30 PM in Gillette.