The MCC Pioneers took out two days of frustration on the Dakota College at Bottineau Lumberjacks Sunday morning at the MonDak Tipoff Tournament. After losing the first 2 games in different ways, the Pioneers came out with much needed energy and picked up a 104-72 win to even its season record at 2-2. 

Ray Daniels (Las Vegas, NV) led a balanced scoring attack that saw 5 players reach double figures with 23 points (9-14 FG, 0-1 3's, 5-5 FT) and 10 rebounds. Blessing Adesipe (Houston, TX) hit for 20 points (9-15, 1-4 3's, 1-1 FT) and 7 rebounds. Kaleb Naylor (Zion, IL) had a solid performance off the bench with 12 points (4-8 FG, 3-4 3's, 1-2 FT), 5 rebounds, and 3 assists. Tvon Jones (Philadelphia, PA) added 10 points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3's, 2-3 FT) and 5 rebounds while Paul Gakmar (Perth, Australia) had 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 FT) and 6 rebounds. 

Eli Habighorst (Las Vegas, NV) and Zack Baker (Frenchtown, MT) each had 4 assists. The Pioneers shot 49% from the field (38-78) and 38% (6-16) from 3 point line. Dakota College was held to 38% (28-74) and only 24% (9-37) from 3. 

MCC will host Lake Region State College on Friday night at 6:00 PM MST in another MonDak Conference tilt.