No. 19 Mustangs take down Dordt 87-83

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa – With just two-and-a-half weeks remaining in the regular season, No. 19 Morningside is one of four teams tied for first place in the GPAC standings, and Wednesday's 87-83 win against Dordt helped keep the Mustangs in the running.

Morningside led for a majority of the first half, but Dordt pulled ahead in the waning moments of the half to lead 46-43 at the intermission. After a back-and-forth start to the second half, Morningside opened up a lead that the Defenders couldn't overcome.

Morningside limited turnovers, committing six while hitting 42% of their shots from the field and from beyond the arc. Ely Doble tallied 27 points and five rebounds, going 12-for-12 at the free throw line. The Mustangs were 20-for-21 at the charity stripe on the evening.

Aidan Vanderloo added 18 points and Brendan Buckley contributed 10 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double. Joey Skoff added 13 points.

Morningside, Hastings, Concordia, and Northwestern are tied for first place with 11-4 records in conference play with five games remaining. Morningside hosts Hastings for a Senior Day showdown Saturday inside Allee Gym. The Mustangs and (RV) Broncos are set for a 3:45 p.m. start.