Mustangs get back in win column against Waldorf

SIOUX CITY, IOWA – Morningside's women's basketball team was hoping to catch a little break after a pair of overtime losses last week as they welcomed the Waldorf Warriors to Rosen Verdoorn Sports Center in their first appearance as members of the Great Plains Athletic Conference. The Warriors were just what the Mustangs needed, as Morningside put together three strong quarters to close out the contest 66-54.

The Mustangs were looking comfortable late in the third quarter, sitting atop a 20-point lead with 2:55 to play in the period, as Lily Vollertsen racked up 18 points in the contest to lead all scorers. Alexis Spier and Dani Peterson both followed for Morningside with 10 points apiece and Clancy Brown had eight.

Spier added eight rebounds and six steals to her totals on the day. Sam Ehlers collected six caroms, Vollertsen had five, and Jordyn Carr had four. Carr had seven assists and Chaise Pfanstiel had five.

Morningside plays host to a Hastings team that has been on a hot streak, handing Dordt its only loss of the season, on Saturday, tipping off at 2 p.m.