Game Recap: Dakota Wesleyan 76, Mount Marty 70
January 18, 2025
Dakota Wesleyan held off a late charge from Mount Marty to secure a 76-70 victory in GPAC men's basketball. The Tigers improved to 13-6 overall and 6-5 in conference play, while the Lancers fell to 7-11 overall and 4-8 in the GPAC.
Game Flow
1st Half
Dakota Wesleyan set the pace early, building a 31-22 halftime lead through efficient scoring and tough defense.
2nd Half
Mount Marty surged in the second half, outscoring the Tigers 48-45, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit. Strong free-throw shooting by Dakota Wesleyan (25-28, 89.3%) helped them close out the game.
Key Stats
- Field Goal Percentage:
- Dakota Wesleyan: 46.8% (22-47)
- Mount Marty: 49.1% (26-53)
- Three-Point Shooting:
- Dakota Wesleyan: 35.0% (7-20)
- Mount Marty: 45.5% (10-22)
- Free Throw Shooting:
- Dakota Wesleyan: 89.3% (25-28)
- Mount Marty: 72.7% (8-11)
- Rebounds:
- Dakota Wesleyan: 21
- Mount Marty: 26
- Turnovers:
- Dakota Wesleyan: 6
- Mount Marty: 15
Notable Performances
Dakota Wesleyan
- Samuel Aslesen: 25 points, 8-8 FG, 8-10 FT
- Tampa Scott IV: 15 points, 10-10 FT, 4 steals
- Jakob Dobney: 11 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists
- Blaze Lubbers: 9 points, 5 rebounds
Mount Marty
