Game Recap: Waldorf 69, Mount Marty 67

November 23, 2024

Waldorf held on for a thrilling 69-67 victory over Mount Marty in a game that went down to the wire. With this win, Waldorf improves to 2-4 overall and 1-2 in conference play, while Mount Marty drops to 6-3 and 0-3 in conference.

First Half

Both teams struggled to establish momentum early, with Waldorf narrowly leading 16-15 after the first quarter. Mount Marty's offense sputtered in the second quarter, managing only 11 points as Waldorf built a 31-26 halftime lead. Brooke Dial led Waldorf in the half with 9 points, while Mount Marty's Stevi Fallis contributed 8 points.

Second Half

The game heated up in the second half, particularly in the third quarter, where Waldorf exploded for 26 points. Dial dominated with an efficient shooting performance, finishing the game with 21 points and 7 rebounds. Charlotte Mills and Cloey Dmytruk came off the bench to provide crucial scoring, combining for 16 points.

Mount Marty mounted a furious comeback in the fourth quarter, outscoring Waldorf 22-12. Tash Lunday led the charge, securing a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds. Kaela Martinez also stepped up, finishing with 12 points, including two critical three-pointers. However, costly turnovers (14 for the game) and struggles at the free-throw line (61.5%) prevented Mount Marty from completing the rally.

Key Stats

• Rebounding Battle: Waldorf dominated the boards, grabbing 46 rebounds to Mount Marty's 36, including 19 offensive rebounds.
• Bench Contributions: Waldorf's reserves outscored Mount Marty's bench 21-15, providing a key edge.
• Shooting Efficiency: Mount Marty shot 44.6% from the field and 40.9% from beyond the arc, but Waldorf's relentless offensive rebounding made up for their lower shooting percentage (39.7%).