Game Recap: Hastings 75, Mount Marty 60

November 26, 2024

Hastings improved to 4-1 (2-1 conference), while Mount Marty fell to 6-4 (0-4 conference).

First Half

Hastings got off to a solid start, leading 19-14 after the first quarter, with McKenna Yates contributing 8 points early. Mount Marty kept the game close in the second quarter, but Hastings maintained their advantage, taking a 36-29 lead into halftime. Yates led all scorers with 12 points in the half, while Mount Marty's Stevi Fallis had 9 points to keep her team within striking distance.

Second Half

Hastings held Mount Marty to just 14 points in the third quarter while adding 15 of their own. Their defense forced turnovers and limited second-chance opportunities. In the final quarter, Hastings pulled away, outscoring Mount Marty 24-17 behind a dominant performance from Ann Bose, who finished with a game-high 23 points and 7 rebounds off the bench.

Mount Marty's efforts were led by Fallis, who tallied 13 points and 7 rebounds, and Alexus Motley, who added 11 points and 4 rebounds off the bench. However, their 16 turnovers and struggles at the free-throw line (61.5%) hindered their ability to close the gap.

Key Stats

• Hastings' Bench Power: Ann Bose's 23 points on 7-13 shooting and perfect 5-5 from the line were pivotal. The bench added 33 points overall.
• Free-Throw Efficiency: Hastings converted 89.5% (17-19) from the line, while Mount Marty shot only 61.5% (8-13).
• Team Rebounding: Hastings won the rebounding battle 34-29, with 8 offensive rebounds helping extend possessions.
• Turnovers: Mount Marty committed 16 turnovers, leading to key scoring opportunities for Hastings.

Hastings executed on both ends of the floor in crucial moments, while Mount Marty struggled to keep pace in the final quarter. Mount Marty will aim to regroup in their next matchup, while Hastings looks to build on this strong performance.