Mustangs collect season sweep at Concordia

SEWARD, NEB. – The Mustangs picked up their first season sweep of the 2022-23 campaign tonight, collecting the second of two men's basketball wins over Concordia by a margin of 76-71. 

Concordia, a national tournament contender a year ago, showed that the Bulldogs still had some bite, playing the Great Plains Athletic Conference leading Mustangs close for the entirety of the contest, trailing by as few as three in the final minute of play. Morningside's 20 points off of 14 Concordia turnovers, and depth, with 26 bench points, proved to be pivotal for the Mustangs as the contest ticked on.

Morningside was led by Ely Doble, who had 17 points. Joey Skoff followed with 16, and Jack Dotzler and Aidan Vanderloo each had 13. Dylan Johsnon wrapped up the double-digit scorers with 11 points, including three three-pointers.

Doble led the Mustangs on the boards as well, collecting the second half of a double-double, with 10 rebounds. Dotzler and Brendan Buckley followed with five, and Trey Powers and Johnson each had four.

Morningside looks to continue its string of successes against Mount Marty on Saturday, tipping off at 3:45 p.m. in Yankton, S.D.