Basketball Recap: Mahpiya Luta Picks Up Third Consecutive Win

Ashlan Carlow-Blount

Steals

12/18/25 vs Todd County	4
12/17/25 vs Marty Indian	5
12/13/25 vs Hill City	5
03/15/25 vs Sioux Falls Christian	4
03/14/25 vs Dakota Valley	2
+ 23 more games

Mahpiya Luta had won two straight games and Ashlan Carlow-Blount did her part to make it three on Thursday. The Crusaders blew past the Todd County Falcons, posting a 70-15 victory thanks in part to Carlow-Blount, who almost dropped a double-double with 18 points and nine rebounds. She has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more steals the last 28 times she's played.

Mahpiya Luta's win bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Todd County, they now have a losing record of 1-2.

Mahpiya Luta and Todd County will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matchups. The next time the Crusaders see the court they'll take on Bennett County at 5:00 p.m. on January 3, 2026. As for Todd County, their break will end when they face Cheyenne-Eagle Butte at 4:30 p.m. on January 2, 2026.