Game Recap: Concordia (Neb.) 89, Mount Marty 62
January 15, 2025
Concordia (Neb.) won 89-62 over Mount Marty in a GPAC matchup. Concordia mproved their record to 14-4 overall and 9-3 in conference play. Mount Marty fell to 7-10 overall and 4-7 in the GPAC.
Game Flow
1st Half
Concordia took control early, jumping out to a 40-21 halftime lead. Led by Tristan Smith's inside scoring and rebounding presence, the Bulldogs capitalized on turnovers and second-chance opportunities.
2nd Half
Mount Marty responded with more energy, scoring 41 points in the second half, but Concordia's consistent offense maintained their lead. Zac Kulus and Elijah Gaeth provided valuable scoring off the bench to secure the Bulldogs' comfortable victory.
Key Stats
- Field Goal Percentage:
- Mount Marty: 47.8% (22-46)
- Concordia: 48.4% (30-62)
- Three-Point Shooting:
- Mount Marty: 46.7% (7-15)
- Concordia: 35.3% (12-34)
- Free Throw Shooting:
- Mount Marty: 73.3% (11-15)
- Concordia: 89.5% (17-19)
- Rebounds:
- Mount Marty: 21
- Concordia: 38
- Turnovers:
- Mount Marty: 18
- Concordia: 13
Notable Performances
Mount Marty
Concordia (Neb.)
- Tristan Smith: 27 points, 10 rebounds, 7-8 FT
- Noah Schutte: 12 points, 10 rebounds, 4-4 FT
- Zac Kulus: 16 points, 4-8 3PT
- Elijah Gaeth: 8 points, 5 assists
Game Summary
Mount Marty struggled to keep pace with Concordia's aggressive rebounding and balanced scoring attack. Tristan Smith's dominance in the paint and the Bulldogs' bench production made the difference. Despite a solid performance from Tash Lunday, Mount Marty's 18 turnovers and lack of rebounding hurt their chances of closing the gap.
