Mount Marty Secures Thrilling 68-66 Win Over Concordia
YANKTON, S.D. – The Mount Marty women's basketball team held off a late push from Concordia (NE) to claim a 68-66 victory in a tight GPAC battle on Senior Day.
The Lancers (12-16, 6-16 GPAC) overcame a sluggish start, bouncing back from a 10-point first quarter with a dominant 16-4 second-quarter run, giving them momentum heading into halftime. The game remained tight in the second half, with Mount Marty edging out Concordia (14-13, 9-12 GPAC) in a hard-fought final quarter.
Key Performers for Mount Marty:
- Sidney Thue led the way with 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals, providing a strong inside presence.
- Emma Jarovski delivered 15 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 three-pointers, hitting key shots when it mattered most.
- Leah Williams came off the bench for 14 points, shooting an efficient 4-of-7 from the field and a perfect 5-of-5 from the line.
- Alexus Motley added 10 points and 6 rebounds, contributing on both ends.
Concordia's Effort:
- Kendal Brigham paced the Bulldogs with 12 points, hitting four three-pointers.
- Juliana Jones also contributed 12 points, adding 4 rebounds and 3 assists.
- Abby Krieser scored 9 points while picking up 3 steals on the defensive end.
- The Bulldogs shot 43.1% from the field, including 37% from three-point range, but struggled at the free-throw line (63.2%).
Game Breakdown:
- Second-Quarter Surge: Mount Marty's 16-4 second-quarter performance turned the game around after trailing by 9 after the first.
- Three-Point Shooting: The Lancers connected on 8-of-22 (36.4%), slightly better than Concordia's 10-of-27 (37%).
- Free Throws: Mount Marty struggled from the line (60.9%), but clutch free throws down the stretch helped secure the win.
- Defense & Turnovers: Both teams had 8 steals, but Mount Marty capitalized on turnovers better, scoring key transition points.
