Basketball Recap: Colorado Springs Christian Lions vs. Buena Vista Demons
The Colorado Springs Christian Lions put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They took their game on the road with ease, bagging a 80-20 victory over Buena Vista. Colorado Springs Christian has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 matchups by 51 points or more this season.
Colorado Springs Christian's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Rose Ross, who scored 17 points along with four steals. Ross hasn't dropped below two steals for eight straight games. Kinley Asp was another key contributor, almost dropping a double-double on 17 points and nine assists.
Colorado Springs Christian's win was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 13-0. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 77.9 points per game. As for Buena Vista, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Colorado Springs Christian will square off against the Pirates at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Colorado (St. Mary's is ranked 67th, while the Lions are ranked 53rd). As for Buena Vista, they will head out on the road to challenge the Coursers at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
