Mount Marty Handles College of Saint Mary for Road Win
OMAHA, Neb. – The Mount Marty women's basketball team secured a 71-55 victory over the College of Saint Mary (NE) on Wednesday, using a strong second quarter to take control and never look back.
Mount Marty (11-16, 5-16 GPAC) pulled away with a 22-11 second-quarter surge, building a cushion they maintained in the second half. Despite a push from the Flames in the third quarter, the Lancers closed strong in the fourth, outscoring the home team 19-12.
Key Performers for Mount Marty:
- Alexus Motley delivered a 15-point, 10-rebound double-double, leading the charge inside.
- Sidney Thue added 13 points and 8 rebounds, providing key production in the paint.
- Kyra Griese was a spark off the bench with 11 points and 2 steals.
- Emma Jarovski contributed 9 points, 7 rebounds, and a block in a solid all-around effort.
- The Lancers dominated the glass with a 46-37 rebounding advantage, including 16 offensive boards leading to second-chance opportunities.
College of Saint Mary's Effort:
- Madelyn Gaughen was the standout for the Flames, finishing with 19 points on 6-of-11 shooting, including 3-of-5 from deep.
- Haley Debuse chipped in 12 points and 3 assists, while Freda Moore added 10 points but struggled with 7 turnovers.
- The Flames shot better from three-point range (38.9%) and the free-throw line (85.7%) but were hurt by 24 turnovers, which Mount Marty converted into scoring opportunities.
Game Breakdown:
- Shooting Efficiency: Mount Marty hit 37.3% from the field compared to the Flames' 37.5%, but the Lancers attempted 27 more shots thanks to rebounding and turnovers.
- Three-Point Struggles: Mount Marty shot just 20% (4-of-20) from deep, but their inside play made up for it.
- Bench Impact: The Lancers' reserves contributed 22 points, helping sustain momentum.
- Turnovers & Defense: Mount Marty forced 24 turnovers, capitalizing on College of Saint Mary's mistakes.
This win gives Mount Marty some late-season momentum as they look to finish strong in conference play as they host Concordia on Saturday starting at 2:00 PM.