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69
Briar Cliff (IA) BRIAR CL 14-12, 9-9
80
Winner Mount Marty MOUNT MA 10-15, 7-12
Briar Cliff (IA) BRIAR CL
14-12, 9-9
69
Final
80
Mount Marty MOUNT MA
10-15, 7-12
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Briar Cliff (IA) BRIAR CL 36 33 69
Mount Marty MOUNT MA 32 48 80

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

Men's Basketball: Lancers Clinch GPAC Birth as they defeat Briar Cliff 80-69

Mount Marty Rallies in Second Half to Defeat Briar Cliff

YANKTON, S.D. – A dominant second-half performance propelled Mount Marty University to an 80-69 victory over Briar Cliff University on Saturday. After trailing 36-32 at halftime, the Lancers erupted for 48 second-half points, overwhelming the Chargers with efficient shooting and aggressive rebounding.

Mount Marty (10-15, 7-12 GPAC) shot a scorching 60.7% from the field, while Briar Cliff (14-12, 9-9 GPAC) struggled to keep pace, especially from the free-throw line, hitting just 62.5% (10-of-16).

Key Players for Mount Marty:

  • Tash Lunday led the way with a 24-point, 11-rebound double-double, dominating inside with 10-of-19 shooting.
  • Rugby Ryken was efficient, scoring 10 points on 4-of-5 shooting, while also dishing out 5 assists.
  • Jared Lopez provided an early spark, going 5-for-5 from the field for 10 points in just 18 minutes.
  • Sutton Arend contributed 10 points and 7 rebounds off the bench, helping the Lancers control the paint.

Briar Cliff's Notable Performances:

  • Blake Sindelar and Matthew Stilwill both poured in 27 points, combining for 18-of-33 shooting and 8 three-pointers, but lacked enough offensive support from the rest of the roster.
  • Jamison Helmers struggled, shooting 1-of-9 from the field, while Briar Cliff's bench contributed just 6 points in total.

Team Stat Breakdown:

  • Shooting Efficiency: Mount Marty's 60.7% field goal percentage was the difference, while Briar Cliff managed 45.5%.
  • Three-Point Shooting: The Lancers attempted just 10 threes, making 2, but their inside attack made up for the lack of perimeter shooting. Briar Cliff made 9 threes but shot just 33.3% from deep (9-of-27).
  • Rebounding Battle: Mount Marty won the glass, 33-22, with a 25-16 edge in defensive rebounds.
  • Second-Half Surge: Mount Marty outscored Briar Cliff 48-33 after halftime, flipping the script with more aggressive play.

With the win, the Lancers gain momentum as they push toward the final stretch of the GPAC season. They'll look to carry this energy into their next matchup against Concordia. The Lancers will host the Bulldogs on February 22nd tipping off at 3:45 PM

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