In this close contest between Mount Marty and Trinity Bible, Mount Marty pulled away in the second half to secure an 81-68 victory. Here's a breakdown of team stats, standout players, and some of the game's highlights.

Team Stats Overview

Field Goal Efficiency

• Mount Marty: Shot 48.5% from the field (32-66), but struggled from three-point range, hitting only 2 of 15 attempts (13.3%). Their strong performance at the free-throw line (15-15, 100%) helped maintain their lead.
• Trinity Bible: Shot 36.9% from the field (24-65) and performed better from beyond the arc, hitting 34.5% of their three-point shots (10-29). They also shot well at the line (10-12, 83.3%).

Rebounds

• Mount Marty dominated the boards, securing 41 total rebounds (9 offensive, 32 defensive), giving them second-chance opportunities and limiting Trinity Bible's offensive rebounds.
• Trinity Bible managed 25 rebounds (6 offensive, 19 defensive), which put them at a disadvantage, especially in the second half.

Assists and Turnovers

• Mount Marty distributed the ball effectively, with 18 assists compared to Trinity Bible's 9. Their ball movement contributed to scoring opportunities and efficient shooting.
• Both teams committed turnovers, with Mount Marty turning it over 12 times and Trinity Bible 11 times. Mount Marty's resilience in maintaining control in crucial moments helped them keep their lead.

Key Players and Highlights

Mount Marty

• Tash Lunday: The standout of the game, posting a double-double with 28 points and 18 rebounds (5 offensive). His performance was critical in maintaining Mount Marty's lead, especially with efficient scoring inside and from the line (5-5).
• Tyler Sandoval: Contributed 14 points on 5-7 shooting and added 4 rebounds. His presence in the paint, along with Lunday's, was instrumental in Mount Marty's success on both ends.
• Brandon Garcia: Provided a spark off the bench with 12 points and 9 assists. His playmaking was key to Mount Marty's high assist total, and he contributed solid defense with 2 steals.

Trinity Bible

• Marcellus Mencarini: Led Trinity Bible with 22 points, hitting 4 of 9 from three-point range. He was effective in keeping the game close but faced challenges breaking through Mount Marty's defense.
• Jonathan Ogugua: Added 16 points, shooting 6-6 from the free-throw line and grabbing 3 rebounds. His contributions on both ends were essential, with 2 steals and 1 block.
• Colten Pagnac: Chipped in with 10 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 blocks, showing solid two-way play and contesting shots at the rim.

Summary

Mount Marty's strength in rebounding and free-throw accuracy, along with contributions from key players like Lunday and Garcia, made the difference in this well-matched game. Trinity Bible's three-point shooting and individual efforts kept them competitive, but Mount Marty's depth and inside presence helped them secure the win in the second half.