Game Recap: Mount Marty 85, Doane (NE) 70
January 29, 2025
Mount Marty used a dominant second half to secure an 85-70 home victory over Doane, fueled by a 27-point outburst in both the third and fourth quarters. Strong shooting and rebounding played key roles in the Lancers' bounce-back win.
Game Flow
1st Quarter
Mount Marty started strong, outscoring Doane 21-17 behind the aggressive play of Kaela Martinez and Alexus Motley.
2nd Quarter
Doane tightened up defensively, holding Mount Marty to just 10 points in the quarter. Despite this, the Lancers maintained a narrow 31-30 lead at halftime.
3rd Quarter
Mount Marty responded with a huge 27-point third quarter, led by Leah Williams and Sidney Thue. They stretched the lead to double digits, outscoring Doane 27-16 in the frame.
4th Quarter
The Lancers put the game away with another 27-point quarter, dominating the glass and knocking down key free throws to seal the win.
Key Stats
- Field Goal Percentage:
- Mount Marty: 47.5% (29-61)
- Doane: 37.5% (24-64)
- Three-Point Shooting:
- Mount Marty: 33.3% (10-30)
- Doane: 38.1% (8-21)
- Free Throw Shooting:
- Mount Marty: 81.0% (17-21)
- Doane: 58.3% (14-24)
- Rebounds:
- Mount Marty: 38 (9 offensive, 29 defensive)
- Doane: 32 (10 offensive, 22 defensive)
- Turnovers:
- Mount Marty: 13
- Doane: 14
Notable Performances
Mount Marty
Doane (NE)
- Mak Hatcliff: 23 points, 4-6 3PT, 5 rebounds
- Maddie Portwine: 13 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists
- Macy Holtz: 11 points, 5-8 FT, 3 assists
Game Summary
Mount Marty's second-half dominance, fueled by fast-paced offense and strong rebounding, proved to be the difference. Their balanced scoring attack and efficient free-throw shooting helped them secure their third GPAC win of the season.
The Lancers will look to carry this momentum into their next matchup against Morningside on Saturday February 1st, tipping off at 2 PM.Â
