Dynamic duo of Blake Thompson and Mari Richards lead McLaughlin to victory

By Team Reports Feb 16, 2024, 8:46am

Recap: McLaughlin Mustangs vs. Standing Rock Warriors

In what's become a running theme this season, the McLaughlin Mustangs gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They put the hurt on Standing Rock with a sharp 63-40 win. The victory was just what McLaughlin needed coming off of a 45-20 loss in their prior matchup.

McLaughlin was led to victory by Blake Thompson and Mari Richards. Thompson scored 20 points, while Richards scored 22 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Richards has scored all season.

McLaughlin's win bumped their record up to 14-5. As for Standing Rock, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-14.

McLaughlin didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 67-56 loss vs. Wakpala on the 13th. Standing Rock has also already played their next matchup, a 57-41 loss against Killdeer on the 13th.

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