Mount Marty Dominates Dakota State, 10-2
March 11, 2025 – Yankton, SD – Mount Marty's offense erupted for 14 hits, while the pitching staff held Dakota State to just one hit in a 10-2 run-rule victory. Kayleen Jacinto led the charge, driving in three runs and launching a solo home run in the sixth to cap off the dominant performance.
Game Recap:
Dakota State struck first in the opening inning after Hannah McFarland scored on an error, but Mount Marty responded in the third with Jacinto's two-run double to take a 2-1 lead.
From there, the Lancers' offense caught fire, scoring eight runs over the next three innings. Lilinoe Nihi's RBI single in the fourth extended the lead before a four-run fifth inning—highlighted by sacrifice flies from Janeah Castro and Abby Johnson, plus a run-scoring double from Brooklyn Townsend—put Mount Marty in full control.
Jacinto sealed the deal in the sixth with a towering solo home run, followed by a wild pitch and an RBI double from Johnson, securing the 10-2 victory via run rule.
Key Performances:
- Mount Marty: 10 runs, 14 hits, 1 error
- Dakota State: 2 runs, 1 hit, 4 errors
- Winning Pitcher: Jacey Hayen (3.0 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K)
- Losing Pitcher: Mason Usselman (4.2 IP, 9 H, 7 R, 6 ER, 2 BB, 1 K)
- Player of the Game: Kayleen Jacinto (3-for-3, HR, 3 RBI, 2B, 2 R)
Turning Point:
Mount Marty's four-run fifth inning, capitalizing on clutch hitting and Dakota State's defensive miscues, put the game out of reach.
Pitching Dominance:
The Lancers' pitching staff was nearly untouchable, allowing just one hit in six innings while striking out nine batters. Hayen, Graunke, and Gray combined to keep Dakota State off balance all game.
Up Next:
Mount Marty (9-9) will aim to build on their momentum as they continue their homestand. The Lancers are scheduled to play Dakota Wesleyan on Friday starting at 3 PM.
