Basketball Game Preview: Mullen Mustangs vs. Glenwood Springs Demons

The Mullen Mustangs will take on the Glenwood Springs Demons at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Mullen is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Colorado's top teams: Cherokee Trail, who was ranked 11th at the time (Mullen was ranked 12th). Mullen walked away with a 58-45 win over Cherokee Trail on Saturday.

Makenzie Jones

Points

02/22/25 vs Cherokee Trail	23
02/20/25 @ Grandview	13
02/14/25 @ Arapahoe	19
02/12/25 vs Cherokee Trail	16
02/07/25 @ Eaglecrest	19
+ 17 more games

Mullen relied on the efforts of Tatum Jones, who went 9-for-15 to rack up 25 points and six boards, and Makenzie Jones, who shot 62% from the field on her way to 23 points and six rebounds. With that strong performance, Makenzie is now averaging an impressive 15.3 points per game.

Mullen smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in December of 2024.

Meanwhile, two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Glenwood Springs walked away with it. They strolled past the Red-Tailed Hawks with points to spare on Wednesday, taking the game 51-33. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Demons.

Glenwood Springs' win came from a few key players Mullen will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Lyndsay Helms, who went 6-for-15 en route to 16 points along with eight rebounds and four steals. That's the most steals she has posted since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Ivee Enewold, who earned 13 points and four steals.

Glenwood Springs pushed their record up to 13-11 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.3 points over those games. As for Mullen, their win bumped their record up to 14-9.