MVNU Holds off Goshen for Crossroads League Road Win

GOSHEN, Ind. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's basketball team (7-1, 2-1) defeated Goshen College (0-9, 0-3) on the road by a score of 96-91 on Saturday, December 2.

MVNU led by as many as 21 points in the ballgame, but the Maple Leafs did not quit. The hosts cut the Cougar lead to 91-88 with 1:12 remaining. Despite the comeback effort for Goshen, MVNU hit its free throws down the stretch to hang on for the win in the end.

Inside the Box Score:

MVNU shot a hot 52.5% from the field and made 11 threes at a 39.3% rate. MVNU also got to the line 32 times, hitting 23 of them (71.9%).

Goshen shot the ball very well, hitting 56.4% of its attempts. Goshen was 9-20 from deep (45%).

MVNU forced 18 Maple Leaf turnovers which led to 21 points.

MVNU controlled the glass, winning the boards 31-22.

Trent Koning – 19 points (5-12 FG, 3-9 3PT, 6-9 FT), 4 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block.

Beau Ludwick – 19 points (5-10 FG, 2-4 3PT, 7-10 FT), 2 assists.

Kade Ruegsegger – 16 points (5-12 FG, 3-7 3PT), 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal.

Bailey Conrad – 14 points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3PT, 6-6 FT), 5 rebounds.

Carter Pline – 13 points (5-5 FG, 3-4 FT), 5 rebounds.

Coach Ronai's Thoughts:

"Goshen is always a difficult place to play. Our guys battled and figured it out after they cut into our lead. Our guys are learning valuable lessons early in the year. We will continue to seek and find growth."

What's Next:

MVNU will next play against Cleary University on December 8 in Ariel Arena at 5:30pm.

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.