Mount Marty Men's Basketball Falls to Tabor on the Road
The Mount Marty University (MMU) men's basketball team was defeated on the road by the Tabor College Bluejays, 76-68, on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The loss drops the Lancers' early season record to 1-2.
Mount Marty held a tighter edge in the second half but couldn't overcome an eight-point halftime deficit.
Key Game Moments
Tabor built an eight-point lead in the first half and maintained it in the second, matching Mount Marty's second-half production.
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Halftime Deficit: MMU trailed Tabor 41-33 at the break.
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Second Half Scoring: Both teams scored 35 points in the second half.
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Tabor's Efficiency: Tabor was highly efficient, shooting 50.0% (23-46 FG) from the field and 66.7% (8-12 3PT) from three-point range.
Offensive Breakdown
The Lancers struggled with overall shooting percentage but saw strong individual performances from their starting unit.
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Leading Scorers: Sutton Arend led the Lancers with 18 points (7-15 FG, 4-4 FT). Deegan Williams was highly efficient, adding 17 points on 6-9 shooting, including 2-2 from beyond the arc. Jake Jensen contributed 11 points.
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Rebounding: Jake Jensen was the leading rebounder with 11 boards (3 offensive, 8 defensive), earning a double-double. Jackson Edman added 6 rebounds.
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Shooting Splits: The Lancers shot 37.1% (26-70) from the field and 26.1% (6-23) from three-point range. They shot well from the line at 71.4% (10-14 FT).
| Mount Marty Offensive Stats |
Total |
| Points |
68 |
| Field Goal % (FG/ATT) |
37.1% (26-70) |
| 3-Point % (3P/ATT) |
26.1% (6-23) |
| Free Throw % (FT/ATT) |
71.4% (10-14) |
| Rebounds |
33 |
Defensive and Tabor Highlights
Mount Marty struggled to contain Tabor's leading scorer and to defend the three-point line.
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Tabor Star: Tabor's Marque Wilkerson led all scorers with 25 points (7-14 FG, 8-11 FT).
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Forced Turnovers: The Lancers forced 22 Tabor turnovers, recording 10 steals in the process. Damon Opdahl led the team with 4 steals.
