McPherson, Kansas – McPherson wrapped up their weekend of action in the Classic for Christ on Saturday afternoon, welcoming Mount Marty University to the floor for the second day of competition. The Bulldogs put together a strong third quarter but were unable to overcome an early deficit, falling to the Lancers 73-58.
The Basics
Location: McPherson, Kansas
Records: MC 1-2, MMU 4-0
Score: MC 58, MMU 73
How it Happened
Despite shooting 33% from the floor in the opening quarter, Mount Marty jumped out to an 18-9 lead over the Bulldogs. The Lancers used an efficient offensive attack to build an early advantage, while the Bulldogs worked to find their rhythm offensively.
The Lancers continued to climb in the second quarter, outscoring McPherson 20-14 to take a 38-23 advantage into halftime.
McPherson responded coming out of the break, putting together its best offensive quarter of the afternoon. The Bulldogs knocked down seven shots in the third quarter, including four three-pointers, outscoring Mount Marty 20-15. The offensive push helped trim the deficit to 53-43 heading into the final quarter.
Mount Marty answered in the fourth, scoring 20 points to keep the Bulldogs at bay. McPherson continued to battle offensively, but the Lancers maintained their double-digit advantage down the stretch to secure the 73-58 victory.
Maizy Gillam led the Bulldogs offensively with 17 points, knocking down four three-pointers while adding three steals. Yagmur Rain Canguven finished with nine points, five rebounds, and three assists, while Amirah White contributed seven points off the bench.
