Men's Basketball Dominated the Mustangs

Lamoni, Iowa – The Graceland University Men's Basketball team took down the Mount Mercy University Mustangs, 76-47. They move to 9-7 on the season and are 4-6 in the Heart.

Graceland (9-7; 4-6) | Mount Mercy (4-11; 1-9)
Half 1: Graceland 39 | Mount Mercy 26
Both teams came out on fire, neither giving the other the edge; in the first five minutes of play, the lead would change twice and tie three times. The Yellowjackets were able to find the lead with the made three-pointer by C.J. Wilson. Graceland collected an 11-2 scoring run started from Sam'i Roe's made layup, creating a 25-12 lead. With just under four minutes left, the Mustangs would close their deficit to seven. Seth Compas would complete the scoring of the half with a jumper and Graceland would lead by 13 heading into the locker rooms (39-26).
Half 2: Graceland 37 | Mount Mercy 21
Aleksa Markovic would sink the second half's first basket (41-26), and both teams would go point for point. The Yellowjackets would find their groove cashing in a 16-point increase over a seven minute period (68-41). The Mustangs would put up two layups to try and close the gap. The Yellowjacket's advantage would be too great, and they would take the victory (76-47).

Key Moment
The Yellowjackets captured the lead in the first half at the 14:11 minute mark and held it for the remainder of the game.

By the Numbers:
31-20 – Made field goals Graceland compared to Mount Mercy
11-4 – The Yellowjackets made seven more three-pointers than the Mustangs
23-14 – Graceland's bench scoring versus Mount Mercy's bench
14-2 – The Yellowjackets second chance points compared to the Mustangs

Graceland Leaders:
Scoring Leader: Seth Compas – 14
Rebounding Leader: Winslow Martin – 8
Assist Leader: Sam'i Roe / Trenton Daughtry – 6
Steal Leader: C.J. Wilson – 3

Mount Mercy Leaders:
Scoring Leader: Ryan Bartley – 14
Rebounding Leader: Riley Pankey – 8
Assist Leader: Riley Pankey / Landen Sullivan – 3
Steal Leader: Riley Pankey – 3

Up Next:
The Men's Basketball team will be back on their home court Monday, January 16 when they go up against the Culver-Stockton College Wildcats. Tip-off is set for 4:00 pm.

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