Mount Marty University

#12 Dordt Overcomes Early Deficit to Pull Away from Mount Marty 41–13

YANKTON, S.D. — Despite Mount Marty jumping out to a 13–3 lead in the first quarter, 12th-ranked Dordt (IA) (6-2, 6-1) reeled off 38 unanswered points to secure a 41–13 victory over Mount Marty (3-6, 2-6) at Crane Youngworth Field.

The Lancers controlled the ball for 36:25 of game time and ran 78 total offensive plays, out-gaining the Defenders on first downs (21 to 20). However, big plays by Dordt's passing attack and a crucial 72-yard scoop-and-score fumble return altered the trajectory of the game.

Key Game Highlights

• Lancers Surge Early: Mount Marty started fast, taking their opening drive to the house on a 13-yard touchdown run by Rugby Ryken. After a Dordt field goal, Ryken connected with Jacksen Wachholtz for a 36-yard touchdown strike with 2:50 left in the first quarter, giving the Lancers a 13–3 advantage.

• Defenders Take Control: Dordt answered back in the second quarter. Quarterback Noah Strickfaden threw a 32-yard touchdown pass to Kaden Harken (9 REC, 163 YDS, 1 TD), while running back Tyler Mantel added two short touchdown runs (9 yards and 1 yard) to give Dordt a 24–13 lead heading into halftime.

• Defensive Game-Changer: On the opening play of the second half, Dordt's defense delivered the knockout blow. On a strip-sack shared by Isaac Kacmarynski and Jayden Weinzetl, Dordt's Zach Quiring scooped up a loose fumble and returned it 72 yards for a touchdown, widening the lead to 31–13.

• Volume Passing: Mount Marty QB Rugby Ryken threw 48 passes, completing 33 for 292 yards, 1 TD, and 0 interceptions. Rodney Broadnax (7 REC, 68 YDS) and Jacksen Wachholtz (7 REC, 58 YDS, 1 TD) served as his primary targets.

Defensive & Special Teams Standouts

• Cole Cripps (MMU): Paced Mount Marty's defense with 9 total tackles (4 solo) and 0.5 tackles for loss.

• Anthony Delguidice (MMU): Recorded 7 solo tackles in the defensive secondary.

• Isaac Anderson (MMU): Grabbed Mount Marty's lone takeaway with a first-quarter interception.

• Isaac Kacmarynski (DOR): Stood out for the Defender defense with a game-high 16 total tackles (10 solo), 2.5 TFLs, and a forced fumble.

• Liam Villanueva (MMU): Averaged an impressive 45.3 yards per punt on three attempts, including a game-long 66-yard boot.

Team Stat Comparison

Scoring Breakdown

• 1st Quarter:

  • MMU: Rugby Ryken 13-yd rush TD (Vance kick) — 0–7

  • DOR: Stephen Leinen 24-yd Field Goal — 3–7

  • MMU: Rugby Ryken 36-yd pass to Jacksen Wachholtz TD (Kick failed) — 3–13

• 2nd Quarter:

  • DOR: Tyler Mantel 9-yd rush TD (Leinen kick) — 10–13

  • DOR: Noah Strickfaden 32-yd pass to Kaden Harken TD (Leinen kick) — 17–13

  • DOR: Tyler Mantel 1-yd rush TD (Leinen kick) — 24–13

• 3rd Quarter:

  • DOR: Zach Quiring 72-yd fumble recovery TD (Leinen kick) — 31–13

  • DOR: Stephen Leinen 43-yd Field Goal — 34–13

• 4th Quarter:

  • DOR: Stephen Leinen extra point following Zach Quiring fumble recovery — 41–13