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Lacey
62
Winner Northwestern NWC 13-11, 9-9
61
Mount Marty MMU 12-12, 7-11
Winner
Northwestern NWC
13-11, 9-9
62
Final
61
Mount Marty MMU
12-12, 7-11
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Northwestern NWC 14 19 12 17 62
Mount Marty MMU 13 13 10 25 61

Game Recap: Women's Basketball |

Heartbreak in Yankton as Lancers’ Late Rally Falls a Point Short

Game Recap: Heartbreak in Yankton as Lancers' Late Rally Falls a Point Short

Date: February 7, 2026 Final Score: Northwestern (Iowa) 62, Mount Marty 61

In a game that defines "tough luck," the Mount Marty Lancers (12-12, 7-11 GPAC) nearly pulled off the comeback of the season on Saturday. Trailing by nine points entering the final frame, the Lancers exploded for a 25-point fourth quarter, but ultimately saw their upset bid fall just one point short as the final buzzer sounded.

The Lancer Effort

Mount Marty struggled to find their shot for the first three quarters, but their defense kept them in the hunt. By the fourth, the offensive floodgates finally opened. The Lancers swarmed the Red Raiders, forcing 16 total turnovers and turning them into transition opportunities. Their ball security was elite throughout the contest, committing only 10 turnovers in 40 minutes of high-intensity basketball.

Lancer Standouts

  • Kaela Martinez: Led the scoring effort with 12 points and played the role of facilitator with 4 assists.

  • Lacey Sprakel: Matched the team high with 12 points and was a menace on the defensive end, recording 3 steals.

  • Alexis Folkers: Was the picture of efficiency, scoring 10 points on 4-of-7 shooting while logging a grueling 37 minutes.

  • Alexus Motley: Showed great aggressiveness attacking the rim, earning nine trips to the free-throw line and converting seven for 9 points.

  • Alyssa Moschell: Provided a vital spark off the bench, contributing 7 points on a crisp 75% shooting night.

The Narrow Margin

The difference in this one came down to the "dirty work" on the glass. While Mount Marty out-played Northwestern in the turnover department (10 to 16) and steal department (10 to 4), they were heavily out-rebounded 48 to 26. That -22 margin gave the Red Raiders just enough second-chance opportunities to survive the Lancers' late-game barrage.

Despite the shooting struggles (32.8% from the field), the Lancers' 25-17 fourth-quarter run proved they can hang with the top tier of the GPAC when the pressure is at its highest.

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