Cougars Leave Racers in the Dust with 38 Point Victory

LIMA, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's basketball team (2-0) defeated the University of Northwestern Ohio (0-2) on the road on Tuesday, November 7.

MVNU was firing on all cylinders offensively as it used 15 first half threes to build a 72-48 lead going into the break. The Cougars kept their foot on the gas peddle in the second half, outracing the Racers by a final of 120-82.

Inside the Box Score:

MVNU was 20-47 from deep (42.6%) and 42-77 (54.5%) from the field in the win. MVNU held UNOH to just 40.3% shooting from the floor and 24.1% shooting from three.

MVNU's defense forced 23 Racer turnovers and turned those into 29 points. The Cougars had 20 assists to 15 turnovers, and also won the boards 40-34.

Trent Koning – 19 points (6-10 FG, 3-7 3PT, 4-4 FT), 3 rebounds.

Beau Ludwick – 18 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 3PT, 4-4 FT), 5 rebounds, 5 assists.

Grant Burkholder – 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 3PT), 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals.

Milton Gage – 13 points (5-6 FG, 1-2 3PT, 2-2 FT), 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals.

Bailey Conrad – 11 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block.

Coach Ronai's Thoughts:

"Really proud of our guys and their effort tonight. They really locked into details and took a step forward. Winning on the road takes a unique focus and edge in college basketball and our guys learned a lot tonight. We're looking forward to getting better tomorrow."

What's Next:

MVNU hosts Harris-Stowe on Friday, November 10 for homecoming. Tipoff is set for 7:30pm.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults. With a 327-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education both in-seat and online to nearly 2,000 students from 25 states and 11 foreign countries.