Game Recap: Briar Cliff 90, Mount Marty 58

Game Flow

First Quarter
Briar Cliff set the tone early, outscoring Mount Marty 26-13 in the opening frame. Grace Flanagan and Kenna Mongan combined for three early three-pointers, giving the Chargers momentum.

Second Quarter
Both teams struggled offensively in the second quarter, scoring only 12 points each. Mount Marty failed to capitalize on a defensive slowdown by Briar Cliff, heading into halftime down 38-25.

Third Quarter
The Chargers exploded in the third quarter, outscoring the Lancers 30-20. Briar Cliff's relentless ball movement and fast-break opportunities created open looks, while their defense forced turnovers, extending their lead to 68-45.

Fourth Quarter
Briar Cliff sealed the victory with a 22-13 advantage in the final period, finishing with a game-high 90 points.

Key Stats

• Field Goal Percentage:
  • Mount Marty: 37.5% (21-56)
  • Briar Cliff: 42.1% (32-76)
• Three-Point Shooting:
  • Mount Marty: 33.3% (4-12)
  • Briar Cliff: 31.4% (11-35)
• Free Throws:
  • Mount Marty: 63.2% (12-19)
  • Briar Cliff: 100% (15-15)
• Rebounds:
  • Mount Marty: 36
  • Briar Cliff: 37
• Turnovers:
  • Mount Marty: 26
  • Briar Cliff: 11

Notable Performances

Briar Cliff (IA)

• Grace Flanagan: 19 points, 6 rebounds, 4-9 3PT
• Kenna Mongan: 19 points, 3 rebounds, 4-4 FT
• Adrianna Webster: 12 points, 11 rebounds (double-double)
• Rachel Langel: 10 points, 4 rebounds

Mount Marty

• Tash Lunday: 30 points, 11 rebounds (double-double)
• Kaela Martinez: 11 points, 2 steals, 4-8 FG
• Sidney Thue: 8 points, 10 rebounds