Sioux Center, IA

Mount Marty opened GPAC play on the road against Dordt. The Lancers lost 92-74. Mount Marty is now 1-3 overall and 0-1 in GPAC play.

First Half:

Mount Marty had a challenging start, struggling on offense in the first half against Dordt (IA). They faced difficulties finding their shooting rhythm, managing only a 38-point output in the half. Their shooting percentages were lower, especially from beyond the arc where they connected on just 25.0% of their three-point attempts. Dordt's defense effectively limited Mount Marty's scoring opportunities, building a considerable lead. Despite their efforts on the defensive boards, Mount Marty trailed significantly at halftime, with Dordt holding a substantial 52-38 lead.

Second Half:

In the second half, Mount Marty showed resilience, attempting to mount a comeback against Dordt. They displayed a stronger offensive performance, shooting at a better clip and making more shots, particularly in the paint. However, their three-point shooting remained a challenge, only hitting 23.5% from beyond the arc for the game. Despite an improved offensive effort, Dordt continued their consistent scoring and maintained their lead throughout the half. Mount Marty's defense struggled to contain Dordt's offensive prowess, and they faced challenges capitalizing on turnovers. Despite their efforts, Mount Marty couldn't close the gap significantly, eventually falling short with a final score of 92-74 in favor of Dordt (IA).

This game saw Mount Marty facing a strong and consistent Dordt team that proved difficult to contain, especially in the first half. Although Mount Marty displayed resilience and improved performance in the second half, their earlier deficit proved too much to overcome, resulting in a hard-fought loss.

Here's a comparison of the team stats between Mount Marty and Dordt (IA) in their recent game:

• Field Goal Percentage: Dordt had a more efficient shooting night, with a 54.0% field goal percentage, while Mount Marty shot at 50.0%.

• Three-Point Percentage: Dordt also had a higher three-point shooting percentage at 35.7%, compared to Mount Marty's 23.5%.

• Free Throw Percentage: Both teams shot perfectly from the free-throw line, with Mount Marty hitting all 6 of their attempts, and Dordt making 79.2% of their free throws.

• Rebounding: Mount Marty secured 36 rebounds, while Dordt grabbed 29 rebounds, giving Mount Marty an advantage on the boards.

• Assists: Dordt had a slightly higher assist count with 14 assists compared to Mount Marty's 13 assists.

• Turnovers: Mount Marty had 22 turnovers, whereas Dordt had 11, indicating Dordt had better ball control during the game.

Mount Marty showed strength in rebounding, grabbing more boards throughout the game.

Up Next

Mount Marty will play Morningside on Nov. 18th at 3:45 PM