The Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) Men's Basketball Team (7-5) picked up an 88-67 win out west at Cal Maritime (3-6) on Saturday, Dec. 14.
MVNU’s offensive attack was potent from the start and led to 55% shooting from the floor and 9-16 (56%) shooting from deep in the first half. The Cougars fell just short of a 50 point half, entering the break up 47-27 on the hosts.
While the three-ball didn’t fall with the same efficiency in the second half, MVNU remained hot from the field as a whole and remained in control throughout the remainder of the game. Six Cougars scored in double-figures in an excellent, well-balanced offensive attack in the win.
“Thought our guys got better in spurts tonight," said MVNU Head Coach Jared Ronai. "Cal Maritime has a tradition-rich program and they play an up-tempo style that can create problems. Our guys responded when they went on a mini-run in the second half and finished well. Looking forward to finishing our trip strong.”
MVNU wraps up its California trip with a game at Simpson University on Monday, Dec. 16 at 3 p.m. EST.
Inside the Box Score:
MVNU shot 50.1% from the field and made 13 threes at a 41.9% clip. Cal Maritime shot 40% from the floor and 30.8% (8-26) from deep.
MVNU shared the basketball at a high rate, finishing with 21 assists to just 13 turnovers.
MVNU owned the glass, outrebounding Cal Maritime 45-33.
Trent Koning – 21 points (7-16 FG, 4-10 3PT, 3-3 FT), 6 steals, 5 assists, 4 rebounds.
Bailey Conrad – 13 points (5-14 FG, 1-6 3PT, 2-4 FT), 7 rebounds, 4 blocks, 3 steals, 2 assists.
Peyton Heiss – 12 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3PM, 2-3 FT), 9 rebounds, 2 assists.
Isaiah Brown – 12 points (6-8 FG), 6 rebounds, 3 assists.
Carter Jones – 11 points (4-4 FG, 2-2 3PT, 1-3 FT), 5 assists, 4 rebounds, 1 block.
Mason Harvey – 11 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 3PT, 1-2 FT), 2 rebounds, 1 assist.
