In a low-scoring defensive battle, Mount Marty defeated York (NE) with a final score of 56-49. Each quarter was closely contested, but Mount Marty maintained a slight edge throughout the game to secure the victory. Here are the key game highlights:

Key Team Stats:

• Mount Marty shot 23.9% from the field (16-67), with 5 three-pointers on 21 attempts, and made 19 of 28 free throws (67.9%).
• York (NE) had a field goal percentage of 30.4% (17-56), hitting only 3 of 15 from beyond the arc, and had a solid free throw shooting performance (75.0%, 12-16).
• Mount Marty controlled the boards, pulling down 49 rebounds (15 offensive), compared to York's 33 rebounds (2 offensive).

Individual Highlights:

• Mount Marty's Sidney Thue led her team with a double-double, scoring 15 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, making 6 of her 11 field goal attempts.
• Emma Jarovski contributed 9 points and 7 rebounds, while Kyra Griese added 9 points off the bench, hitting 3 of 4 from beyond the arc.
• York's Ashley Rubio had a strong performance with 16 points and 9 rebounds, while Destiny Shepherd added 8 points and 2 assists.

Defensive Efforts:

• Mount Marty had 5 steals and 5 blocks, with Signe Bang contributing 2 steals and a block.
• York (NE) had 4 steals and 2 blocks, with Pasiko Hvichiani and Britney Schroer contributing solid defense and rebounding.

Game Flow:

• The game was tied at 13 after the first quarter, but Mount Marty pulled ahead with consistent scoring in each subsequent quarter.
• York struggled with turnovers, committing 14, while Mount Marty had 13 turnovers.

Overall, Mount Marty's rebounding advantage and bench contributions helped them secure the win in this hard-fought game. The Lancers improve to 3-0 on the season.