Basketball Recap: KIPP Denver Collegiate Comes Up Short

KIPP Denver Collegiate entered their match against Denver West on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The KIPP Denver Collegiate White Tigers were beaten by the Denver West Cowboys 58-25. The White Tigers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 34-8.

When it comes to explaining why KIPP Denver Collegiate lost, don't look at Shaila Ramirez. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 19 points and ten rebounds. Ramirez also posted five blocks, which is notable because KIPP Denver Collegiate is 5-2 when she posts at least three blocks, but 0-3 otherwise.

Denver West's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Shukri Hussein, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 12 boards. Hussein has been hot, having posted eight or more rebounds the last eight times she's played. Marilyn Vega was another key player, dropping a double-double on 13 boards and 12 steals.

KIPP Denver Collegiate's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-5. As for Denver West, the victory got them back to even at 7-7.

KIPP Denver Collegiate will take on Lincoln at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Lincoln will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something KIPP Denver Collegiate surely won't give up without a fight. As for Denver West, they will host Rocky Mountain Prep SMART at 6:00 p.m. on January 31st.