Mount Marty Falls Short Against Dakota Wesleyan, 80-72

MITCHELL, S.D. – Despite a strong second-half push, Mount Marty couldn't overcome an early deficit, falling 80-72 to Dakota Wesleyan in a hard-fought GPAC matchup.

Game Summary

• Slow Start Hurts Lancers: Mount Marty trailed 45-28 at halftime after struggling to contain Dakota Wesleyan's efficient perimeter shooting (7-for-14 from three in the first half).
• Second-Half Surge: The Lancers outscored Dakota Wesleyan 44-35 in the second half, led by Tash Lunday (20 points, 6 rebounds) and Sutton Arend (18 points, 6 rebounds).
• Key Moments:
  • Rugby Ryken sparked a rally with 13 points and 4 assists, helping cut the deficit to single digits late in the second half.
  • Dakota Wesleyan responded with clutch free throws down the stretch, shooting 22-for-30 (73.3%) from the line.

Key Performers

Mount Marty:

• Tash Lunday: 20 points, 6 rebounds, 4 steals
• Sutton Arend: 18 points, 6 rebounds, 50% FG
• Rugby Ryken: 13 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists
• Brandon Garcia: 7 points, 4 assists

Dakota Wesleyan:

• Tampa Scott IV: 20 points, 3-for-5 from three, 5 assists
• Randy Rosenquist Jr.: 16 points, 3-for-7 from three, 4 rebounds
• Jakob Dobney: 14 points, 7-for-9 FT, 5 assists
• Blaze Lubbers: 14 points, 9 rebounds

Team Stats Comparison