Mount Marty Men's Basketball Recaps Season-Opening Win
The Mount Marty University (MMU) men's basketball team began their 2025-2026 season with a resounding 102-57 victory over Kansas Christian College (KCC) at home on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The Lancers start the year 1-0 with the dominant performance.
Mount Marty's offense was highly efficient, shooting over 50% from the field and controlling the game from the start, taking a significant 48-31 lead into halftime before pouring on 54 points in the second half.
Offensive Breakdown
The Lancers broke the century mark, scoring 102 points on 54.3% shooting (38-70 FG) for the game.
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Leading Scorers: Forward Sutton Arend led the Lancers with 17 points (6-12 FG, 5-5 FT), while guard Damon Opdahl followed closely with 14 points on 5-9 shooting, including 4 three-pointers. Jake Jensen and Tyler Sandoval added 12 and 11 points, respectively.
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Bench Contribution: The Lancers' bench was pivotal, with Tyler Sandoval (11 pts, 8-10 FT), Khayree Rashed (8 pts), and Mac Ryken (6 pts) providing significant depth.
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Passing: MMU moved the ball exceptionally well, totaling 24 assists on 38 made field goals. Deegan Williams led the team with 7 assists, and Jackson Edman recorded 4.
| Mount Marty Offensive Stats |
Total |
| Points |
102 |
| Field Goal % (FG/ATT) |
54.3% (38-70) |
| 3-Point % (3P/ATT) |
30.0% (6-20) |
| Free Throw % (FT/ATT) |
66.7% (20-30) |
| Assists |
24 |
Defensive and Rebounding Dominance
Mount Marty completely controlled the boards and created numerous turnovers against the Falcons.
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Rebounding: The Lancers dominated the glass, outrebounding KCC 50-20 for a massive +30 margin. Sutton Arend led the effort with 11 rebounds (4 offensive), followed by Jackson Edman and Jake Jensen with 8 and 7 rebounds, respectively.
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Turnovers Forced: MMU forced 19 turnovers and recorded 12 steals, led by Damon Opdahl and Landon Pottswith 2 steals each.
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Blocks: The Lancers finished with 11 blocks, highlighting their strong interior defense.
Half-by-Half Scoring
The Lancers built a comfortable 17-point lead in the first half and extended their advantage in the second.
The season-opening win showcases Mount Marty's depth, unselfish play, and dominance in the paint.
