Pioneers open season with big win
Published 6:00 am Thursday, November 5, 2026
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The Pioneers of North Arkansas College showcased their new team on Friday night.
Facing the JV squad of Mission University, the team developed a 30-point first half lead on the way to posting a 104-83 victory.
The combination of Gus Krout and Gustavo Escamilla combined for 31 points in the first half.
Krout knocked down three 3-pointers and completed a three-point play on his first score as a Pioneer.
Northark had five treys in the first half.
Krout knocked down three 3-pointers and completed a three-point play on his first score as a Pioneer.
Northark had five treys in the first half. Escamilla and freshman point guard Rylee Tan had one each.
The Pioneers added two more treys in the second half as they scored 39 points.
Northark moves to 1-0 on the season.
Four Pioneers scored in double figures led by Escamilla with 23 points. Krout added 20, Bronco King 18 and Donavon Villarreal 15.
Anthoni Ayala added seven, Tan five, Izaak Porter four and Om Walton, Rudy Bowden, Javon Raye and Jay Oates three each.
