Basketball Recap: Murray's Luck Changes for the Better on Tuesday

By Team Reports Jan 15, 2025, 10:09am

Basketball Recap: Murray Spartans vs. Park City Miners

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Murray came into Tuesday's match having lost seven straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 41-38 victory over the Park City Miners on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Spartans have posted since December 1, 2023.

Park City's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brooklyn Mascardo, who posted six points. Sophia Dunkel was another key player, putting up eight points.

Spartans

Previous 5 Games

01/14/25 @ Park City41-38
01/10/25 vs Tooele46-54
01/07/25 @ Stansbury42-43
12/31/24 @ Alta51-52
12/20/24 @ Cottonwood46-56

Murray's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-11. As for Park City, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Murray will host Hillcrest at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. Someone's luck will take a turn for the better: Murray has lost three straight at home , while Hillcrest has lost three on the road. As for Park City, they will welcome Jordan at 5:15 p.m. on Friday.

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