Pioneers 77... Dakota College at Bottineau 55

The MCC Pioneers got their 1st victory of the Sam Kortum era with a 77-55 win over the Dakota College at Bottineau Lumberjacks. The Pioneers led from start to finish in the game and built up a 25-point lead late in the 3rd quarter. 

Matilda Sanz (Freshman - Madrid, Spain) came up with a 26 point (11-22 FG, 3-10 3's, 1-2 FT) 10 steal performance to lead the way for the Pioneers. Ebele Mbagwu (Bakersfield, CA) had 18 points (8-11 FG, 0-1 3's, 2-4 FT), 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals. Laynee Elness (Freshman - Winifred, MT) had a team high 5 assists and also gathered 6 rebounds. Hailey Dennison (Freshman - Shepherd, MT) also had 6 rebounds. 

Inside the Box Score

• The Pioneers shot 44% 31-70) from the field and 8-29 (28%) from the 3-point line. MCC was 7-12 at the free throw line. 
• The Lumberjacks shot 34% (21-61) from the field and 3-12 (25%) from the 3-point line. DCB was 10-11 from the free throw line.
• DCB outrebounded the Pioneers 37-33. Each team had 11 offensive rebounds. 
• The Pioneers forced 25 Lumberjack turnovers and committed just 14.
• MCC had 19 steals. 
• The Pioneers had 15 assists in the game.

MCC is now 1-1 on the season and plays Dawson CC at 8:30 on Sunday morning.