On October 25, 2024, Mount Marty defeated Faith Baptist Bible College 80-39 in a decisive basketball game, with Mount Marty securing their first win of the season.
Game Summary:
- First Quarter: Mount Marty started strong, leading 22-11.
- Second Quarter: Faith Baptist struggled, scoring only 7 points, and Mount Marty led 34-18 at halftime.
- Third & Fourth Quarters: Mount Marty expanded their lead, scoring 21 in the third and 25 in the fourth to seal the win.
Key Performances:
Faith Baptist Bible College:
- Tshiya Keepers led with 10 points, shooting 4-7 from the field, and grabbed 16 rebounds.
- Solei Ashley contributed 8 points, shooting an efficient 4-5 from the field.
- Faith Baptist had difficulty from beyond the arc, missing all 19 three-point attempts and shooting 28.6% overall.
Mount Marty:
- Leah Williams led all scorers with 16 points off the bench, shooting 6-10 from the field and 3-6 from three.
- Sidney Thue contributed a double-double with 15 points and 14 rebounds.
- Kaela Martinez added 12 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 4 of 12 from beyond the arc.
- Mount Marty dominated the boards with 51 total rebounds and shot 31-86 (36%) from the field, including 11-41 from three-point range.
Team Stats:
- Rebounding: Mount Marty dominated with 51 rebounds to Faith Baptist's 37.
- Turnovers: Faith Baptist had 20 turnovers, while Mount Marty kept it to 8.
- Assists: Mount Marty recorded 17 assists to Faith Baptist's 11.
Mount Marty's strong rebounding, three-point shooting, and bench contributions were pivotal in securing their victory.
