Mount Marty Men's Basketball Falls to Morningside on the Road

The Mount Marty University (MMU) men's basketball team suffered a tough loss on the road against the Morningside University Mustangs, falling 86-63 on Saturday, November 22, 2025.

The defeat drops the Lancers' record to 3-5 overall and 2-1 in GPAC play, bringing an end to their conference win streak.

Key Game Moments

Morningside dominated the first half with highly efficient shooting, building a massive lead that the Lancers could not overcome despite a better second-half performance.

• First Half Deficit: Morningside exploded for 50 points in the opening half, holding Mount Marty to just 23, creating a decisive 27-point halftime lead.

• Morningside Efficiency: The Mustangs were exceptional, shooting 60.8% (31-51) from the field and 46.9% (15-32) from three-point range. Alex Wilcoxson was the top scorer for Morningside with 26 points, hitting 6 three-pointers.

• Second Half Battle: Mount Marty outscored the Mustangs in the second half, 40-36, but the large first-half deficit was too much to overcome.

Mount Marty Player Highlights

The Lancers were led by a balanced scoring effort, with three players reaching double figures.

• Leading Scorer: Sutton Arend led Mount Marty with 14 points (5-9 FG) and secured 5 rebounds.

• Other Scorers: Deegan Williams contributed 12 points and 3 assists, while Jake Jensen added 12 points and 2 rebounds. Damon Opdahl scored 10 points with 2 three-pointers.

• Shooting: The Lancers finished shooting 43.1% (22-51) from the field and 30.0% (6-20) from deep.

• Turnovers: The Lancers committed 17 turnovers compared to Morningside's 19.

The Lancers will look to get back on track in their next GPAC contest. When they host Concordia at home on Tuesday tipping off around 7:45 PM.