Mount Marty Women's Basketball kept its flawless start intact, completing a 2-0 road trip in Kansas to move to 4-0 on the season. The Lancers showcased stifling team defense in a dominant victory over Central Christian before pulling away late against McPherson to sweep the weekend.
Game 1: Mount Marty 62, Central Christian (KS) 33
The Lancers kicked off their Kansas road swing in McPherson with a defensive masterclass, holding Central Christian to just 33 points on 20% shooting to secure a 29-point victory.
Game Breakdown
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1st Quarter: Mount Marty set the tone early, jumping out to a 19–6 lead behind intense perimeter defense and active hands.
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2nd Quarter: The defense tightened even further, limiting Central Christian to just 9 points to build a 29–15halftime advantage.
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3rd Quarter: Coming out of the locker room, the Lancers put the game out of reach with another 19–7 frame.
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4th Quarter: Mount Marty cruised through the final ten minutes, holding Central Christian to 11 points to wrap up the 62–33 win.
Key Performers
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Leah Herdman: Led Mount Marty with 11 points, adding 2 steals and 2 blocks in 25 minutes.
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Bella Swedlund: Filled the stat sheet with 10 points, 5 rebounds, and a team-high 4 steals.
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Alexus Motley: Dominated the glass with 9 rebounds to go along with 9 points and 5 steals.
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Sadie Marshall: Provided a spark off the bench with 9 points and 3 rebounds in 16 minutes.
By The Numbers
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Suffocating Defense: Mount Marty forced 26 turnovers and recorded 17 steals, holding Central Christian to just 8 total field goals all game (8-of-40).
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Glass Control: The Lancers controlled the boards 47–37, including 20 offensive rebounds that led to crucial second-chance opportunities.
Game 2: Mount Marty 73, McPherson 58
Mount Marty completed the Kansas sweep, using a big final quarter to pull away from McPherson College for a 15-point victory to reach 4-0.
Game Breakdown
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1st Quarter: Mount Marty established an early rhythm, doubling up McPherson 18–9 in the opening period.
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2nd Quarter: The Lancers maintained their momentum with a 20-point quarter, carrying a 38–23 lead into halftime.
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3rd Quarter: McPherson mounted a strong push out of the break, outscoring Mount Marty 20–15 to cut into the deficit.
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4th Quarter: The Lancers answered back with authority, dropping 20 points in the final frame to seal the 73–58 victory.
Key Performers
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Alexus Motley: Posted a game-high 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds (5-of-10 FG, 8-of-9 FT) for a double-double, while adding 4 steals and 3 blocks.
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Claire Tereshinski: Filled the scorebook with 15 points, 4 assists, and 2 steals.
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Bella Swedlund: Contributed 11 points in 27 minutes of action.
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Leah Herdman: Stuffed the stat sheet with 9 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals.
By The Numbers
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Clutch Free Throw Shooting: Mount Marty converted 80.6% (25-of-31) of their free throw attempts to close out the contest.
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Active Hands: The Lancers forced 27 turnovers and racked up 14 steals, using high-pressure defense to dictate the tempo.
