Game Recap: Mount Marty 64, Northwestern (Iowa) 73
January 25, 2025
Northwestern (Iowa) held off Mount Marty with strong second-half play to claim a 73-64 victory in GPAC action. The balanced scoring from the Van Kalsbeek brothers combined with efficient team play lifted Northwestern to their 18th win of the season.
Game Flow
1st Half
Northwestern took a narrow 33-30 lead into halftime, led by Jesse Van Kalsbeek's 13 first-half points. Mount Marty stayed competitive thanks to Tash Lunday's effort on both ends, contributing 9 points and 6 rebounds in the half.
2nd Half
Northwestern extended their lead in the second half, outscoring Mount Marty 40-34. Efficient shooting from the field (50%) and the free-throw line helped Northwestern maintain their edge despite Mount Marty's late attempts to close the gap.
Key Stats
- Field Goal Percentage:
- Mount Marty: 42.6% (23-54)
- Northwestern: 50.0% (26-52)
- Three-Point Shooting:
- Mount Marty: 26.1% (6-23)
- Northwestern: 25.0% (6-24)
- Free Throw Shooting:
- Mount Marty: 85.7% (12-14)
- Northwestern: 68.2% (15-22)
- Rebounds:
- Mount Marty: 26 (9 offensive, 17 defensive)
- Northwestern: 35 (12 offensive, 23 defensive)
- Turnovers:
- Mount Marty: 12
- Northwestern: 11
Notable Performances
Mount Marty
Northwestern (Iowa)
- Jesse Van Kalsbeek: 25 points, 8 rebounds, 10-16 FG
- Alex Van Kalsbeek: 16 points, 8 rebounds, 5-6 FG
- Jalen Langsy: 12 points, 2-7 3PT, 3 steals
