Briar Cliff (IA) Defeats Mount Marty with a 77-49 Victory

Game Summary:

• First Quarter: The teams were evenly matched in the first quarter, both scoring 31 points.
• Second Quarter: Briar Cliff (IA) took control in the second quarter, outscoring Mount Marty 46-18, establishing a substantial lead by halftime.
• Second Half: Mount Marty struggled to close the gap in the second half as Briar Cliff maintained their strong performance, ultimately securing a 77-49 victory.

Key Players for Mount Marty:

• Jake Jensen (30 MIN, 12 PTS): Contributed on both ends of the floor with solid scoring and rebounding.
• Rugby Ryken (26 MIN, 7 PTS): Provided scoring and playmaking for Mount Marty.

Key Players for Briar Cliff (IA):

• Matthew Stilwill (31 PTS, 5 REB): Led Briar Cliff in scoring with an impressive performance.
• Tyrus Eischeid (25 MIN, 13 PTS, 9 REB): Made significant contributions on both ends of the court.

Team Statistics:

• Mount Marty: Shot 35.2% from the field, 22.7% from beyond the arc, and 50.0% from the free-throw line.
• Briar Cliff (IA): Demonstrated efficient shooting with 48.3% from the field, 36.4% from 3-point range, and 76.5% from the free-throw line.