Balanced Scoring Attack Leads to Victory at Cal Maritime

VALLEJO, Calif. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's basketball team (7-5) picked up an 88-67 win out west at Cal Maritime (3-6) on Saturday, December 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.

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.

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.

Coach Ronai's Thoughts:

"Thought our guys got better in spurts tonight. 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."

What's Next:

MVNU wraps up its California trip with a game at Simpson University on Monday, December 16 at 3:00 p.m. EST.

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 2,100 students from 33 states and 26 foreign countries.