Men’s Basketball Weekly Review: Lancers Drop Heart Breaking Losses in their Opening Games

BY SCOTT MORRISON

The Mount Marty College men’s basketball team fell against Black Hills State University and the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology during the weekend.

On Saturday afternoon the Lancers (0-2) traveled to the Spearfish where fell to Black Hills State University 72-71.

In the game, the Lancers fell to an 11 point deficit at half time. They were down double digits for the beginning portion of the second half, but gradually chipped away until they brought the game to tie with :20 remaining.

The Lancer gave up the lead on a BHSU free throw, but got the ball across half court with time remaining. The Lancers were unable to get the shot off and dropped the game.

Nathan Fischer and Stan Johnson were the leading point scorers with 14 points. Johnson added ten rebounds and two blocked shots.

In the second game, the Lancers continued their tour of the Black Hills by stopping in Rapid City to play against SDSMT.

For the second game in a row, the Lancers fell to an early deficit in the first half. They climbed back within two points with a halftime score 43-41.

They fell again in the second half but were able to climb back within striking distance while holding SDSMT scoreless for nearly seven minutes.

Down by one with only seconds remaining on the clock, the Lancers failed to convert on a field goal that would have given them the lead and the victory.

Pat Anderson led the Lancers with 18 points, three assists and four steals.

“When you get that close and work that hard, you want to get the win,” Lancers coach Jim Thorson said. “We did have some positives and that was that we were able to prove what we are capable of.”

The Lancers will have two games at home this weekend. This starts with Jamestown College on Friday at 7:30 p.m., and Valley State University at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.