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31
Winner Mount Marty MMU 4-2 , 3-2
14
Doane (NE) DOANE 1-5 , 1-5
Winner
Mount Marty MMU
4-2 , 3-2
31
Final
14
Doane (NE) DOANE
1-5 , 1-5
Score By Quarters
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F
MMU Mount Marty 7 6 15 3 31
DOANE Doane (NE) 7 7 0 0 14

Game Recap: Football |

Lancers Dominate Doane in Crete

Lancers Dominate Doane in Crete

The Mount Marty University (MMU) football team secured a dominant road victory over Doane University (NE), winning 31-14 in Crete, Nebraska, on Saturday, October 11, 2025. The victory advances the Lancers' record to 4-2 overall and 3-2 in the GPAC, keeping them in the national conversation as a team receiving votes in the national poll.

The game was highlighted by a special teams touchdown and a stifling defensive effort, as MMU blanked Doane in the entire second half.

Offensive Breakdown

Mount Marty's offense excelled in time of possession, holding the ball for an impressive 37:54 compared to Doane's 22:06, and generating 23 first downs (11 passing, 12 rushing).

  • Total Offense: The Lancers accumulated 312 total yards (170 passing, 142 rushing).

  • Quarterback: Quarterback Rugby Ryken had an efficient outing, completing 20 of 27 passes for 170 yards and 2 touchdowns.

  • Receivers: The passing touchdowns went to Rodney Broadnax (25 yards) and James Brinsley (4 yards). Broadnax led the team in receiving yards with 43 on 2 catches.

  • Running Backs: The rushing attack was led by Malachy Harts, who carried the ball 17 times for 67 yards and punched in a 12-yard rushing touchdown. Kyle Hirsch added 56 rushing yards.

Statistic Mount Marty
Total Yards 312
First Downs 23
Time of Possession 37:54
Passing Yards (C/ATT) 170 (20/27)
Rushing Yards (ATT) 142 (43)
Turnovers 2 (1 INT, 1 FUM Lost)
 

Special Teams and Defense Shine

The Lancer defense and special teams proved to be the difference-makers, accounting for 10 of the team's 31 points and shutting down Doane's offense after the second quarter.

  • GPAC Specialist of the Week Daniel Pierce lived up to his billing, returning a punt 80 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter. He also recorded an interception with a 3-yard return and added a tackle on defense.

  • Defense: The defense held Doane to just 14 points and 229 total yards. They forced 3 turnovers (2 interceptions, 1 fumble recovery) and pressured the quarterback with 3 sacks for 16 yards lost.

Scoring Summary

Mount Marty trailed 14-13 midway through the second quarter before rallying with 18 unanswered points in the second half.

  • 1st Quarter: Broadnax TD pass (7-0).

  • 2nd Quarter: Brinsley TD pass (13-7, missed PAT).

  • 3rd Quarter: Pierce 80-yard punt return TD (21-14, successful 2-pt conversion).

  • 4th Quarter: Harts 12-yard run TD (28-14); Camden Vance 24-yard field goal (31-14).

Up Next

The Lancers will face their biggest challenge yet as they travel to Sioux Center, IA, to take on the #10-ranked Dordt University Defenders next Saturday at 1:00 PM.

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