Basketball Recap: Crested Butte Comes Up Short

Crested Butte was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They received a blow as they fell 33-14 to the South Park Burros. The Titans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Burros apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.

When it comes to explaining why Crested Butte lost, don't look at Molly Miller. Despite the final result, she posted six points and three steals. That was a full 42.9% of Crested Butte's points, marking the sixth time in a row Miller has had more than a third of the team's points.

Among those leading the charge was Trinity Walker, who put up 14 points along with six steals and five rebounds. She has been hot for a while, having posted three or more steals the last ten times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Charli Arrelano, who scored seven points in addition to nine boards and four steals.

Crested Butte's defeat dropped their record down to 4-16. As for South Park, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 14-6.

Looking ahead, Crested Butte will be playing at home against Antonito at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for South Park, they are taking a road trip to square off against Center at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. South Park's defense has only allowed 28.5 points per game this season, so Center's offense will have their work cut out for them.