Mustangs fall at Dordt 101-89

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa – In a battle of top three teams in the Great Plains Athletic Conference, the Morningside men's basketball team fell to Dordt 101-89 on the road Wednesday night.

Dordt jumped out to the early lead in the first half, leading by as many as 15 in the half, shooting 53% from the floor and 47% from beyond the arc. The Defenders held a 49-37 advantage at the intermission.

Things were more even in the second half, as both teams tallied 52 points in the final 20 minutes. The Mustangs tried to mount a late rally, cutting a lead of 20 points down to six with just over a minute to play.

The rally would come up just short as Dordt was able to connect on its free throws in the final minute to seal the win.

Ely Doble led the Mustangs with 24 points and five rebounds. Aidan Vanderloo added 19 points off the bench. Jack Dotzler and Joey Skoff also scored in double figures, tallying 14 and 12 points respectively.

The Mustangs will look to rebound Saturday in Allee Gymnasium against their crosstown rivals. Morningside and Briar Cliff renew their rivalry with a 3:45 p.m. scheduled tip-off.