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Graceland Women’s Basketball Falls to MNU in Season Finale

Graceland Women’s Basketball Falls to MNU in Season Finale

Box Score
Game Leaders
Graceland
Pts: Ianara Morbidoni - 10
Reb: Genesis Alarcon - 6
Ast: Nateonia Russell - 3
MidAmerica Nazarene
Pts: Zaylee Werth - 21
Reb: 2 Players (#02, #21) - 6
Ast: 2 Players (#02, #11) - 4
Team Stats
Full stats

OLATHE, Kan. – The Graceland University women's basketball team closed out its 2024-25 season with a 79-44 loss to MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU) on Thursday afternoon at Bell Family Arena. The Yellowjackets finished the season with a record of 8-20 overall and 6-18 in Heart of America Athletic Conference (Heart) play, while MNU remained undefeated in conference action at 26-2 overall and 24-0 in the Heart.

The Pioneers controlled the game from the outset, opening with a 19-3 first-quarter lead, limiting Graceland to 8.3% shooting (1-of-12) in the period. The Yellowjackets responded in the second quarter with their most efficient offensive stretch, shooting 60.0% (6-of-10) from the field, but MNU maintained control and took a 38-18 lead into halftime.

MNU continued to dominate in the second half, shooting 70.0% in the third quarter while extending its lead. The Pioneers were efficient in the paint, outscoring Graceland 53-21 inside and finishing with a 53.8% (28-of-52) field goal percentage.

Team Statistics

  • Graceland shot 36.2% (17-of-47) from the field, including 15.8% (3-of-19) from 3-point range.
  • MNU held a 38-20 rebounding advantage and converted 24 points off turnovers.
  • The Yellowjackets forced 22 turnovers but managed just 13 points off takeaways.
  • The Pioneers led in second-chance points (9-4) and fast-break points (11-6).

Graceland Leaders

MNU Leaders

  • Zaylee Werth led all scorers with 21 points on 6-of-6 shooting, adding six rebounds and four assists.
  • Kameron Green added 19 points, three assists, and two steals.
  • Keona Schenck finished with 13 points, shooting 2-of-4 from 3-point range.

Season Conclusion

The loss marks the end of the Yellowjackets' 2024-25 season. Graceland will now turn its attention to offseason development in preparation for the upcoming year.

For more information on Graceland women's basketball and all Yellowjackets athletics, visit GUjackets.com.