Union College at Mount Marty October 30, 2023
In a lopsided women's college basketball game, Mount Marty dominated Union College, with a final score of 100-9. Here's a recap of the game:
First Quarter: Mount Marty started the game on a strong note, scoring 22 points while holding Union College to just 2. The defense was stifling, and the offense was firing on all cylinders.
Second Quarter: The second quarter was a continuation of the Mount Marty onslaught. They added 30 points to their total, extending their lead to 52-5 at halftime. The team's balanced scoring and tenacious defense were the keys to their success.
Third Quarter: Mount Marty maintained their dominance in the third quarter, outscoring Union College 25-4. The lead continued to grow as Mount Marty showcased impressive teamwork and shooting.
Fourth Quarter: In the final quarter, Mount Marty closed out the game with another strong performance, scoring 23 points while keeping Union College off the board. The final score was 100-9 in favor of Mount Marty.
Key Players:
- Isabelle Ellwein (Mount Marty): 20 points
- Jaydn Jensen (Mount Marty): 16 points, 8 rebounds
- Kaity Hove (Mount Marty): 6 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists
- Xiara Lopez (Union College): 18 of Union College's 9 points
Mount Marty's performance was truly dominant, with all players contributing to the scoring effort. Union College struggled to find their offensive rhythm and faced tough Mount Marty defense throughout the game. Mount Marty set a school record for fewest points allowed in a game with 9. The previous record was against Dakota Wesleyan in 1996 when the Lancers held the Lancers to 28 points. Mount Marty also set a school record for largest margin of victory on Monday night of 91 points. This was also the first time MMU scored 100 points since January 2nd 2018 vs College of Saint Mary when they scored 102.Â
Mount Marty remains undefeated at 2-0, while Union College falls to 0-1. This game was a statement win for Mount Marty, and they will look to build on their strong start to the season.
Up Next
Mount Marty will play Valley City State at the Sanford Pentagon on November 5th in Sioux Falls tipping off at 5 PM.