Game Recap: Briar Cliff 83, Mount Marty 75
January 2, 2025
Briar Cliff (IA) secured a hard-fought victory over Mount Marty, 83-75, in a closely contested matchup. Strong shooting from the Chargers and timely contributions from their bench proved to be the difference as they fended off a persistent Lancers squad.
Game Flow
First Half
The game started evenly, with both teams trading baskets. Briar Cliff shot an efficient 60% from the field, including a strong showing from Blake Sindelar, who led the Chargers with 12 first-half points. Mount Marty kept it close with balanced scoring, highlighted by Brandon Garcia's 10 points. Briar Cliff held a slim 39-37 lead at halftime.
Second Half
Briar Cliff continued their offensive efficiency, shooting 60% overall and 45.5% from beyond the arc. The Chargers stretched their lead late in the game with contributions from Jamison Helmers and Matthew Stilwill. Despite a valiant effort from Mount Marty, led by Brandon Garcia and Tash Lunday, the Lancers couldn't overcome Briar Cliff's well-rounded attack.
Key Stats
- Field Goal Percentage:
- Mount Marty: 48.4% (30-62)
- Briar Cliff: 60.0% (27-45)
- Three-Point Shooting:
- Mount Marty: 33.3% (5-15)
- Briar Cliff: 45.5% (10-22)
- Free Throws:
- Mount Marty: 90.9% (10-11)
- Briar Cliff: 73.1% (19-26)
- Rebounds:
- Mount Marty: 21
- Briar Cliff: 31
- Turnovers:
- Mount Marty: 9
- Briar Cliff: 15
Notable Performances
Briar Cliff (IA)
- Blake Sindelar: 20 points, 5 rebounds, 3-5 3PT
- Matthew Stilwill: 15 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists, 3-4 3PT
- Jaxson Wingert: 13 points, 5 rebounds, 5-6 FT
- Karter Lein: Perfect from the field (3-3), contributing 7 points off the bench
Mount Marty
Game Summary
Briar Cliff's shooting efficiency and depth allowed them to maintain control throughout the game, with strong contributions from both starters and reserves. Mount Marty showcased resilience and solid execution on offense but fell short due to their struggles on the boards and from beyond the arc.
Mount Marty will aim to rebound from this setback in their next matchup, while Briar Cliff looks to build on this strong performance as they continue GPAC play.
