Recap: Boulder Panthers vs. Prairie View Thunderhawks
The Boulder Panthers won the last time they faced the Prairie View Thunderhawks, and things went their way on Friday too. Boulder claimed a resounding 84-40 victory over Prairie View on the road. That looming 84-40 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Boulder yet this season.
Boulder's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kyle Blauch, who scored 24 points along with nine rebounds. The matchup was Blauch's fourth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Riley Stein, who scored 17 points along with five assists and three steals.
Prairie View's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Randall Rogos, who scored 12 points, and Javon Brewton who scored 14 points. The game was Brewton's fourth in a row with at least ten points. Senaj Sabanovoc was another key contributor, scoring five points along with five rebounds.
Boulder's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Prairie View, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-2.
Boulder will look to defend their home court on Monday against Heritage at 6:30 p.m. Heritage is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 55.2 points per game. As for Prairie View, they will head out on the road to face off against Aurora Central at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Colorado (Aurora Central is ranked 166th, while Prairie View is ranked 167th).