Mount Marty vs Nebraska Wesleyan Women's Basketball Recap
Date: November 13, 2024
Location: Nebraska Wesleyan

Final Score

• Mount Marty: 73
• Nebraska Wesleyan: 52

Game Summary

Mount Marty pulled off a dominant win against Nebraska Wesleyan with a strong team performance. Despite trailing in the first quarter 12-19, they rebounded quickly, outscoring Nebraska Wesleyan 22-6 in the second quarter to establish a lead they held for the rest of the game.

Key Performances

Mount Marty

• Stevi Fallis: Top scorer with 17 points, including 3 three-pointers and perfect free-throw shooting (6-6).
• Emma Jarovski: Contributed with 12 points, making 3 three-pointers, and grabbed 7 rebounds.
• Alexus Motley: Strong presence off the bench with 11 points and 8 rebounds.
• Team Shooting: The team shot 38.2% from the field and a solid 84.6% from the free-throw line.

Nebraska Wesleyan

• Jada Smith: Outstanding individual performance with 26 points, hitting 4 three-pointers.
• Tessa Skelton: Added 9 points and contributed to the team's rebounds and assists.
• Team Struggles: Nebraska Wesleyan struggled with field goal accuracy, shooting only 29.8% from the field and committing 26 turnovers.

Team Comparison

Game Flow

• 1st Quarter: Nebraska Wesleyan took an early lead, ending the quarter 19-12.
• 2nd Quarter: Mount Marty had a dominant second quarter, outscoring their opponents 22-6 to take the lead.
• 3rd Quarter: Both teams were evenly matched, but Mount Marty maintained their lead with a 20-18 score.
• 4th Quarter: Mount Marty continued to control the game, outscoring Nebraska Wesleyan 19-9 to secure the victory.

Analysis

Mount Marty's balanced scoring and aggressive defense were crucial to their success. Their ability to force turnovers and capitalize on free throws created a substantial scoring gap, helping them secure their first win of the season.