Mt. Mercy Women's Basketball

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Sarah Moffett (24) of Mount Mercy battles to keep possession of the basketball after being fouled by Peru State during Saturday's game at the Hennessey Recreation Center. (MSR photo by Margaret O'Banion)

Mount Mercy women taste victory

Sun - 06 Jan Written by Jim Ecker

The Mount Mercy women's basketball team has staged some nice rallies in Heart of America Conference games this season and had a few near-misses, but the Mustangs kept falling short in league outings.

That ended Saturday.

Mount Mercy scored 28 points in the final quarter and defeated Peru State, 72-65, for their first victory in the Heart of America after eight straight defeats.

"It feels good, more-so for the girls than anything," said Coach Micha Mims. "It's been a grind. They've been working hard and their hard work is finally paying off.

"To see it go in the record books as a victory is what really matters for them."

The Mustangs (5-10, 1-8) prevailed despite playing short-handed. Brianna Thomas, the team's leading scorer, did not participate in the game. And Audrey Mulumba, who led Mount Mercy with 16 points Saturday, did not play in the final 6 minutes, 17 seconds due to a leg ailment.

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Last Updated on Sunday, 06 January 2019 06:00

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Mount Mercy women denied victory

Thu - 03 Jan Written by Metro Sports Report

The Mount Mercy women's basketball team had a chance to collect its first victory in the Heartland Conference Wednesday night, but the opportunity slipped away in the final seconds.

Mount Mercy lost to Missouri Valley, 63-59, in a tight game at the Hennessey Recreation Center.

The setback dropped the Mustangs to 0-8 in the conference and 4-10 overall. Missouri Valley raised its records to 4-4 in the league and 5-8 overall

Chelsey Lampe gave Mount Mercy a 57-56 lead with a 3-pointer with 3:34 remaining, but Missouri Valley owned a 61-59 advantage heading into the final minute.

Brianna Thomas of Mount Mercy missed a shot with a few seconds left that would have tied the game at 61-61, but the Mustangs corralled the offensive rebound for a second chance. Anna LeGrand had a good look for a 3-pointer for a potential 62-61 lead with two seconds left, but the shot refused to fall for the Mustangs.

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Mount Mercy women stung by Bees

Sat - 29 Dec Written by Metro Sports Report

DAVENPORT - The Mount Mercy women's basketball team returned to action after its holiday break Friday night and lost to Saint Ambrose, 82-64, in a non-conference game in Davenport.

The setback left the Mustangs with a 4-and-9 record for the 2018 portion of their campaign.

Brianna Thomas led Mount Mercy with 18 points and was the only Mustang to score in double figures. The Mustangs trailed by 16 points at halftime and drew within 10 points in the second half, but never recovered.

Candace Finnin scored 16 points for the Bees (11-4).

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Mount Mercy women fall by 31

Sat - 15 Dec Written by Metro Sports Report

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - The Mount Mercy women's basketball team is still looking for its first victory in the Heart of America Conference.

The Mustangs were drubbed by Evangel, 88-57, Saturday for their seventh straight loss in the conference.

Audrey Mulumba had 19 points and eight rebounds for Mount Mercy (4-8, 0-7). Sarah Moffett scored 11 points.

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Mustangs snap 7-game slide

Thu - 13 Dec Written by Metro Sports Report

The Mount Mercy women's basketball team snapped a seven-game losing streak Wednesday night with a 72-65 victory over Harris-Stowe State at the Hennessey Recreation Center.

The Mustangs (4-7) had not won a ballgame since Nov. 6, a five-week drought that included a 23-point loss to Harris-Stowe in Missouri, so revenge was sweet.

Brianna Thomas popped in six 3-pointers and led Mount Mercy with 22 points. She hit a triple with 7:01 left to snap a 53-53 tie and give the Mustangs the lead for good and start a 9-0 run.

Harris-Stowe (4-5) pulled within 62-60 and 65-62, but Mount Mercy finished the victory.

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