Basketball Recap: Belle Fourche Takes a Loss

Belle Fourche lost against Mahpiya Luta back in December of 2023 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Belle Fourche Broncs lost 75-52 to the Mahpiya Luta Crusaders. The Broncs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Braylon Little went supernova for Mahpiya Luta, going 8 for 9 en route to 19 points. Another player making a difference was Memphis Brewer, who went 5 of 7 on his way to 12 points.

Belle Fourche's defeat dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Mahpiya Luta, their win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-6.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Belle Fourche will venture away from home to challenge Hot Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Mahpiya Luta, they will square off against Pine Ridge at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Mahpiya Luta is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 57.8 points per game this season.