Coach Schlimgen watched contently as his team nailed shot after shot on Saturday afternoon as the Lancers defeated Doane College 88-79.
Coach Schlimgen knew that his Lancer team was capable of shooting the ball well, but he never could have predicted the outcome of Saturday’s game as the Lancers defeated Doane College 88-79 and set two MMC three-point shooting records.
His team knocked-down a total of 10 three-pointers on the night, seven of which junior guard Lacey Powell made. Powell set an individual MMC three-point shooting record with the performance.
“We did shoot the ball well versus Doane and especially Lacey,” Schlimgen said.
Powell, who finished with 24 points in the game, plummeted ahead of Erin Case (2004-05), Kelly DeJong (three times, 1997-98) and Audra Tramp (1995-96) who all had made six three-point shots in a game.
Powell has been known as a three-point specialist, but no one expected her to have a career defining game, especially on the road shooting towards unfamiliar hoops.
Her hot hand couldn’t have came at a better time for her team. Headed into the GPAC tournament, it is safe to say that Powell is happier she helped the team to a win.
“The record is special for Lacey, but she will tell you that it is more important that she helped the team win.”
Monday, February 23, 2009
Powell, Lancers Shoot into MMC Record Book
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
MMC community saddened by great loss...
Father John “Jack” Garvey died on February 4, 2009 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, SD. Father Jack served as chaplain at Mount Marty College and Sacred Heart Monastery for 6 years. At the time of his death, Father Garvey was serving as chaplain for the Monastery.A scripture service was held on Friday, February 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the Bishop Marty Memorial Chapel on the campus. His funeral service was held on Saturday, February 7 at 11:00 a.m. in the Bishop Marty Memorial Chapel. Bishop Paul Swain, Bishop of the Sioux Falls diocese, as the Presider.
Father Jack felt strongly about the many injustices people suffered not only in our country but all over the world. He did not hesitate to speak out about them and we can thank him for his homilies that were both challenging and thought provoking.
Chatting With The Coaches: Marsden Scores 1000th Point
Scoring her 1000th collegiate point went by quietly for Amber Marsden. It wasn’t until after her and her teammates earned a 86-54 victory against Briar Cliff University that Marsden recognized her accomplishment.
“I knew I was getting close, but I had only told one person on the team,” Marsden said. “I was more worried about winning rather than scoring.”
Marsden came into the Briar Cliff game with 986 career points, 413 of which came at Benedictine College in Atchison, Ks. She scored 19 points in the game to plummet her over the 1000 point mark.
“Scoring your 1000th point is something I think that every college basketball player wants to accomplish,” Marsden said.
According to Marsden the point milestone is evidence of hard work and playing on a strong team.
“It all comes from the hard work that we as a team put together on game days that really makes the accomplishment even better.”
Marsden’s physical post play has contributed to make the team stronger throughout the year. Lancer coach Tom Schlimgen explained Marsden’s contribution down low.
“Amber has a lot of athletic ability; she raises the bar for us with her ability to score. We need her to be a threat for us on the inside and her quickness as a post player is a positive asset for her.”
After reaching the milestone Marsden added a 13 point performance in an 84-45 victory against Nebraska Wesleyan University.
It’s clear for the Lancers that Marsden will play a determining how the Lancers finish their season. However, she is not the only player who will reach the 1000 point mark for the Lancers this season. Junior guard Michelle Amundson is only 14 points away from breaking the milestone as well.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
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Great Plains Writers Tour
Great Plains Writers Tour visited Mount Marty College on Monday, February 9. These Nebraska Slam Poets performed in Marian Auditorium. Here, JM Huscher reads one of his poems.
Ross Hickerson also presented some original poetry. The next GPWT event will be March 16 featuring Maria Mazziotti Gillan.Thursday, February 5, 2009
MMC Notebook: Lancer Basketball Binds Marquardt Siblings
As far back as she can remember, Dana Marquardt and her brother Chris have always been involved in basketball. Basketball has been a tie that has defined the Marquardt family.
Chris played four years at Dakota Wesleyan University and Dana finishes her playing career with the Lancers at the end of the current basketball season.
“Basketball has always been a huge part of our lives,” Dana said. “Our whole family has always been involved some way with it.”
Perhaps it was only fitting that, in Dana’s senior year, Chris hired on as one of the assistant basketball coaches for MMC. Dana was so used to having Chris around coaching that it helped to relax the playing atmosphere.
“Both Chris and my dad coached me at youth tournaments, so I have already been used to having him as a coach. We have always got along well, I consider Chris as one of my close friends as well as my brother.”
Although they are close, neither Chris nor Dana let that interfere with their professional relationship on the court.
“I respect anything my brother says about basketball. He has so much experience playing and coaching it would be hard not to trust what he has to say.”
With their relationship, the Marquardt siblings add their special blend to a Lancer squad that is by no means short on team chemistry.
As the season reaches its waning moments, nothing can replace the experience that the Marquardt’s have had this year.
“I do love having my brother there everyday but treat him like I would any other coach. I think having Chris as a coach has made him and I closer, which is great.”
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Homecoming Week Features Inflatable Games
There were inflatable games in the Cimpl Arena and the Old Library Gym for Homecoming Week on Tuesday, February 3. Here, Jordan Lenards and Andrea Hansen fight it out in the inflatable ring.
Photo by Theresa Condon