Game Recap: Valley City State 76, Mount Marty 66
December 20, 2024
Valley City State secured a 76-66 road victory against Mount Marty in a non-conference matchup. The Vikings improved to 10-4 overall (1-1 conference), while the Lancers fell to 6-7 overall (3-4 conference). A balanced attack and strong defensive play in crucial moments helped Valley City State hold off a spirited effort from Mount Marty.
First Half
Valley City State took a 36-29 lead into halftime, capitalizing on turnovers and strong outside shooting. Tyrel Creger and Shaheed Muhammad combined for five three-pointers in the half, giving the Vikings an early advantage. Mount Marty's offense struggled to find consistency, relying heavily on Tash Lunday, who scored 12 of his team's 29 first-half points.
Second Half
Mount Marty showed resilience in the second half, cutting the deficit to as little as four points, but Valley City State's balanced scoring and late-game composure sealed the victory. Lamar Grayson led the way for the Vikings with 19 points, while their defense forced 22 Mount Marty turnovers, preventing the Lancers from gaining momentum.
Key Stats
- Field Goal Percentage:
- Valley City State: 50.9% overall, 45.0% from three
- Mount Marty: 55.8% overall, 33.3% from three
- Turnovers:
- Mount Marty: 22 turnovers
- Valley City State: 12 turnovers
- Free Throws:
- Valley City State: 13-21 (61.9%)
- Mount Marty: 15-26 (57.7%)
Notable Performances
Valley City State
- Lamar Grayson: 19 points, 3 steals, 7-8 FT
- Tyrel Creger: 13 points (4-6 3PT), 4 assists
- Shaheed Muhammad: 13 points, 4 steals
Mount Marty
Up Next
Mount Marty will play Nebraska Omaha in an exhibition game on Dec. 28th at 7:00 PM. Mount Marty will be back in GPAC action when they travel to Briar Cliff on Jan. 2nd tipping off at 7:45 PM.Â
