Dakota Wesleyan (SD) Defeats Mount Marty with a Score of 83-59

Dakota Wesleyan (SD) delivered a strong performance against Mount Marty, securing an 83-59 victory. Mount Marty is now 5-12 overall and 1-10 in GPAC play. DWU is now 13-5 overall and 8-4 in GPAC play.

In the first quarter, Dakota Wesleyan quickly established control with a 27-14 lead. The team's momentum continued through the second quarter, resulting in a 44-34 advantage by halftime. The third and fourth quarters saw Dakota Wesleyan maintaining their lead, outscoring Mount Marty 39-25 to secure the 83-59 win.

Key Players for Dakota Wesleyan (SD):

• Emma Yost (36 MIN, 28 PTS): Led the team in scoring, showcasing accuracy in both field goals (10-15) and free throws (7-10).
• Taliyah Hayes (30 MIN, 18 PTS): Made significant contributions with 18 points, demonstrating proficiency in field goals and three-pointers.

Key Players for Mount Marty:

• Kaela Martinez (32 MIN, 21 PTS): Led Mount Marty in scoring with 21 points, displaying accuracy from beyond the arc (4-7).
• Jadyn Jensen (30 MIN, 15 PTS): Contributed 15 points, making an impact with both field goals and free throws.

Up Next 

Mount Marty will travel to Seward, NE to take on Concordia. Women will tip off at 6 PM and men will tip off at 7:45 PM.