Mount Marty Falls to Dakota Wesleyan, 66-48

The Mount Marty Lancers struggled to find offensive rhythm against a tough Dakota Wesleyan squad, falling 66-48 in a conference matchup. Despite a strong showing from Kaela Martinez and Alexis Folkers, the Lancers couldn't keep pace with the Tigers, who controlled the game with dominant rebounding and efficient playmaking.

Game Summary

• Slow Start Hurts Lancers: Mount Marty managed just five points in the opening quarter, allowing Dakota Wesleyan to establish early momentum with a 13-5 lead.
• Offensive Struggles from Deep: The Lancers shot a respectable 36.0% from the field but hit only 5-of-14 from three-point range (35.7%), while Dakota Wesleyan struggled even more from beyond the arc (4-of-25, 16.0%).
• Rebounding Battle Lost: Dakota Wesleyan outrebounded Mount Marty 40-26, grabbing 13 offensive boards, which led to second-chance opportunities.

Top Performers for Mount Marty

• Kaela Martinez (15 points, 3 steals) – Led the team in scoring, hitting 5-of-11 from the field and 3-of-6 from three-point range.
• Alexis Folkers (12 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist) – Played a team-high 36 minutes, contributing on both ends of the floor.
• Alexus Motley (9 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists) – Nearly secured a double-double, leading the team in rebounding.

Dakota Wesleyan's Key Players

• Emma Yost (21 points, 7 rebounds) – The game's leading scorer, Yost was 7-of-16 from the field and 7-of-8 from the free-throw line.
• Rylee Rosenquist (17 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals) – Shot 7-of-12 and provided a spark for the Tigers.
• Shalayne Nagel (10 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists) – Dominated the paint with a double-double and nearly a triple-double with her assists.

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