Men's Basketball Halted by The Lancers on Season Opener.

Yankton, S.D. – The Graceland University men's basketball team fell tonight when they took on the Mount Marty (S.D.) Lancers, 72-98. Graceland moves to 0-1 on the season.

Half 1: Graceland 31 | Mount Marty 59

The Lancers were able to get on the board fast and created a 0-13 lead for themselves. They continued to grow their advantage as the Yellowjackets fought to close it. Mount Marty would find themselves a 6-1 run (14-30). The Lancers would shoot 59 percent from the field goal, with 19-32 attempts made, and would hit 61 percent on three-point shots (14-23). The Yellowjackets would get an opportunity late in the half with a foul by the Lacers. The Lancers would hold on to the lead of 59-31 heading into the halftime

Half 2: Graceland 41 | Mount Marty 39

The Yellowjackets were able to get on the board first. The Lancers would hold their highest advantage over the Yellowjackets of 34-points. 11 Graceland would go on to produce an 11-point run to close the gap to 67 – 90, but the Lancers were able to hold their lead for the victory. 

Key Moment:

The Lancers were able to get on the board early with a 13-point run. 

By the Numbers:

23 – 35 – The Graceland made field goals compared to Mount Marty

21- 36 – The Yellowjackets rebounds compared to Lancer.

38-34 – Graceland Had four more than the Lance.

Graceland Leaders:

Scoring Leader: Jacob Charske – 14

Rebounding Leader: Four Players – 3

Assist Leader: JY Smith – 3

Steals Leader: Five Players – 2

Mount Marty Leaders

Scoring Leader: Kade Stearns – 21

Rebounding Leader: Cole Bowen – 12

Assist Leader: Josh Arlt / Cole Bowen - 7

Steals Leader: Cole Bowen – 2

Up Next:

The Men's Basketball team will be back on the court on Friday, November 4 in their home opener when they take on the William Woods (Mo.) Owls. Tip-off is set for 6:00 pm.

-Yellowjackets-