Game Recap: Offensive Fireworks in Yankton as Lancers Edge Waldorf
Date: January 24, 2026 Final Score: Mount Marty 107, Waldorf 103
In a game where shot-making was mandatory, the Mount Marty Lancers (10-9, 9-5 GPAC) overcame a first-half deficit and an incredible shooting performance from Waldorf to secure a 107-103 victory.
The Story: A Second-Half Surge
Waldorf came out of the gates looking like a team possessed, shooting a staggering percentage from beyond the arc to take a 48-41 lead into the locker room. However, the Lancers didn't panic.
Mount Marty erupted for 66 points in the second half. While Waldorf continued to hit contested threes, the Lancers leaned on their depth and aggressive play in the paint to slowly chip away at the lead. The final minutes were a high-stakes game of "who blinks first," and Mount Marty's ability to take care of the basketball allowed them to escape with the win.
Lancer Standouts
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Jake Jensen: Simply unstoppable. Jensen poured in a game-high 33 points on 11-of-16 shooting, including four triples. He was the steady hand the Lancers needed every time Waldorf threatened to pull away.
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Jackson Edman: Recorded a gritty double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds. In a game where every possession mattered, his work on the glass was the difference.
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Mac Ryken: Provided a massive boost off the bench with 15 points and a perfect 5-of-5 from the free-throw line.
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Deegan Williams: Orchestrated the offense with 6 assists to go along with his 13 points.
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Tyler Sandoval: Added 14 points and 5 rebounds, including two crucial blocks on the defensive end.
Key Factors: Volume vs. Accuracy
This game provided one of the most interesting box scores of the season.
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Waldorf's Historic Shooting: The Warriors shot 70.8% from three-point range (17-of-24). Usually, that guarantees a win, but Mount Marty found other ways to counter the barrage.
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The Turnover Gap: This was the game-saver. Mount Marty played nearly perfect basketball with the rock, committing only 5 turnovers compared to Waldorf's 15.
- Life at the Line: The Lancers were relentlessly aggressive, drawing enough fouls to earn 44 free throw attempts. While they only made 63.6% of them, the sheer volume of points from the stripe (28) outweighed Waldorf's 16 made free throws.
The Bottom Line: You don't often see a team shoot 62% from the floor and 70% from deep and lose, but that speaks to Mount Marty's discipline. By winning the turnover battle 15-5 and dominating the offensive glass (10-5), the Lancers simply had more opportunities to score. This win keeps Mount Marty trending upward in the GPAC standings as they hit the home stretch of the season. Mount Marty will host Hastings on Wednesday with men tip off at 7:15 PM
