Basketball Game Preview: Mahpiya Luta Crusaders vs. Sioux Falls Christian Chargers

Having just played yesterday, the Mahpiya Luta Crusaders will jump right back in to play the Sioux Falls Christian Chargers at 7:45 p.m. on Saturday. Mahpiya Luta is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.

Mahpiya Luta is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They managed a 72-66 victory over Dakota Valley.

Ashlan Carlow-Blount

Steals

03/14/25 vs Dakota Valley	2
03/13/25 vs Wagner	9
03/06/25 vs Flandreau	6
02/27/25 @ Pine Ridge	6
02/22/25 vs St. Francis Indian	6
+ 44 more games

Ashlan Carlow-Blount and Jodene Big Crow-Hunter were among the main playmakers for Mahpiya Luta as the former dropped a double-double with 23 points and 17 rebounds and the latter posted 25 points and four steals. Carlow-Blount has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more steals the last 49 times she's played. Another player making a difference was Abigail Haas, who put up nine points and five boards.

Mahpiya Luta smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in seven consecutive matches.

Meanwhile, Sioux Falls Christian faced Hamlin in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. Sioux Falls Christian walked away with a 44-33 win over Hamlin. The victory continues a trend for Sioux Falls Christian in their matchups with Hamlin: they've now won three in a row.

Mahpiya Luta's record now sits at 24-0. As for Sioux Falls Christian, their record is now 23-1.