Briar Cliff 73, at Mount Marty 74

YANKTON, S.D. (Interstat) -- In a game defined by razor-thin margins and a dramatic final possession, Mount Marty edged Briar Cliff 74-73 in a men’s NAIA basketball contest Wednesday night. The Lancers, playing at home, secured the victory when Mac Ryken converted a layup as time expired in the second quarter, capping a back-and-forth affair that saw neither team lead by more than seven points. The win improved Mount Marty to 14-11 on the season, while Briar Cliff fell to 13-15. The most critical sequence of the game unfolded in the final 20 seconds. With the score tied at 72,… Read more...