MMU Men Lose Close GPAC Game at Northwestern

Northwestern scored the last five points in the final seconds to edge Mount Marty 78-71 in men’s basketball Saturday in Orange City, Iowa.  The Lancers held a four point lead early in the second half but the Raiders rallied for their 18th victory of the season.  Tyrell Harper paced Mount Marty with 20 points and 12 rebounds, while Luke Ronsiek hit five three-point baskets for 15 points.  The Lancer men ended the regular season with a 9-16 overall record.  Mount Marty finished in eighth place in the G-PAC and will play at the top seed on February 24th in the first round of the conference playoffs.