Game Recap: Northwestern vs. Mount Marty
Date: November 16, 2024
Location: Mount Marty University
Final Score
- Northwestern: 78
- Mount Marty: 61
Half Breakdown
| Half |
Northwestern |
Mount Marty |
| 1st Half |
25 |
26 |
| 2nd Half |
53 |
35 |
| Final |
78 |
61 |
Key Performers
Northwestern
-
Alex Van Kalsbeek:
- Points: 30
- FG: 12-15 (80%)
- Free Throws: 6-6 (100%)
- Rebounds: 9
- Assists: 2
-
Jesse Van Kalsbeek:
- Points: 23
- FG: 10-14 (71.4%)
- Free Throws: 3-3 (100%)
- Rebounds: 5
-
Jalen Langsy:
- Points: 15
- 3PT: 3-9 (33.3%)
- Free Throws: 4-4 (100%)
- Assists: 3
- Steals: 2
Mount Marty
-
Tash Lunday:
- Points: 23
- FG: 8-13 (61.5%)
- 3PT: 4-6 (66.7%)
- Free Throws: 3-3 (100%)
- Rebounds: 5
-
Jake Jensen:
- Points: 10
- FG: 4-8 (50%)
- Rebounds: 10 (team-high)
-
Mac Ryken:
- Points: 8
- FG: 3-7 (42.9%)
- 3PT: 1-2 (50%)
Team Statistics
| Stat |
Northwestern |
Mount Marty |
| Field Goals Made-Attempted |
29-54 (53.7%) |
25-57 (43.9%) |
| Three-Point Field Goals |
5-22 (22.7%) |
6-13 (46.2%) |
| Free Throws Made-Attempted |
15-16 (93.8%) |
5-7 (71.4%) |
| Total Rebounds |
27 |
24 |
| Turnovers |
9 |
10 |
| Assists |
10 |
5 |
| Steals |
6 |
5 |
| Blocks |
6 |
0 |
Game Analysis
The game started closely, with Mount Marty taking a slight edge after the first half, leading by one point (26-25).
- Second-Half Surge: Northwestern's dominant 53-point second half turned the tide, with Alex Van Kalsbeek scoring 18 of his 30 points after the break.
- Efficiency: Northwestern's free-throw shooting (93.8%) was a key factor, helping them maintain their lead and capitalize on scoring opportunities.
- Three-Point Struggles: While Mount Marty was more efficient from beyond the arc (46.2%), Northwestern struggled with a 22.7% shooting clip, hitting only 5 of their 22 attempts.
