Warriors Drop Road Battle to Mount Marty

Midland falls 69-57 in Great Plains Athletic Conference matchup

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Midland Warriors fell to the Mount Marty Lancers 69-57 in a Great Plains Athletic Conference game on Wednesday night in Yankton, South Dakota. The game was a back-and-forth battle, with the Lancers taking a 27-18 lead at halftime. Midland made a strong push in the second half to tie the game at 46-46, but Mount Marty pulled away late to secure the victory.

Why it matters

This loss drops Midland to 11-15 overall and 7-11 in GPAC play, making it more difficult for them to climb up the conference standings. Mount Marty, on the other hand, improves to 13-12 overall and 8-9 in GPAC, keeping their postseason hopes alive.

The details

Midland was led by Butch Lordeus with 14 points, followed by Dylan Simons with 12. The Warriors shot 44.9% from the field but struggled at the free throw line, going just 8-of-13 (61.5%). Mount Marty was dominant at the charity stripe, making 30-of-35 (85.7%) free throw attempts. The Lancers also outrebounded Midland, leading to several second-chance points.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.

The players

Butch Lordeus

A Midland player who led the team with 14 points.

Dylan Simons

A Midland player who scored 12 points for the Warriors.

Mount Marty Lancers

The opposing team that defeated Midland 69-57.

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What they’re saying

“Tough road game tonight. I thought we struggled offensively in the first half. In the second half we moved the ball, shared the ball, and made shots. I wish we could have done that more consistently. Our defense gave us a chance tonight. We gave up too many offensive rebounds but we gave ourselves a chance late. I really like our fight. We got it to a four minute game. They made plays down the stretch and we didn't. We had good production off the bench from Dylan and Alec. Cole Petersen affects the game defensively as well.”

— Tyler Erwin, Head Coach

What’s next

Midland will travel to Sioux Center, Iowa, to face Dordt University in another GPAC matchup on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

The takeaway

This loss highlights the challenges Midland faces on the road in the highly competitive GPAC conference. The Warriors showed fight in the second half, but ultimately couldn't overcome Mount Marty's free throw advantage and second-chance opportunities. Midland will need to regroup and focus on their next conference game against Dordt as they look to improve their conference standing.