Mustangs beat Yellowjackets, close regular season on Saturday

LAMONI, Iowa — All five starters hit double figures as the Mount Mercy women's basketball team picked up a 74-57 road victory over Heart of America Athletic Conference foe Graceland on Wednesday night.

The third quarter hasn't been kind to the Mustangs lately, but against the Yellowjackets it was pivotal as Mount Mercy (13-16, 10-8 Heart) outscored Graceland, 22-12, in the period to build a double-digit lead heading into the fourth quarter. They won the final period as well to get the season sweep of the Yellowjackets (5-22, 2-16 Heart).

Sammy Mia knocked down five 3-pointers while pouring in a game-high 19 points for the Mustangs. Madison Dreckman did it all, totaling 13 points, 14 rebounds, and a team-best four assists. Annika Headington and Sassy Coleman each finished with 12 points and four boards, Kyla Richardson tallied 10 points, four rebounds, and four steals.

Rachel Buntin led three Yellowjackets in double figures with 17 points. Heaven Mbaruk had 12 points and seven rebounds, Madilyn Sager 12 points and four boards.

The regular season wraps up this weekend as Mount Mercy hosts Grand View (23-6, 15-3 Heart) on Senior Day this Saturday at 2:00 pm at Hennessey Recreation Center. The Mustangs are in line for the third seed out of the North Division when the Heart of America postseason tournament gets underway next week. Official pairings will be released Saturday night.