Basketball Game Preview: Manitou Springs Mustangs vs. Fountain Valley Danes

The Manitou Springs Mustangs are taking a road trip to square off against the Fountain Valley Danes at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.

Manitou Springs is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against St. Mary's on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Manitou Springs lost 59-38 to St. Mary's. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Mustangs have suffered against the Pirates since March 6, 2021.

The losing side was boosted by Cohen Barrett, who posted ten points. Ashur Lavigne was another key player, putting up nine points.

Meanwhile, Fountain Valley has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 25 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. The game between them and Peyton didn't end well, with Fountain Valley falling 59-45. The loss was the Danes' first of the season.

Having lost for the first time this season, Fountain Valley fell to 3-1. As for Manitou Springs, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-3.

Everything came up roses for Manitou Springs against Fountain Valley in their previous meeting back in January of 2016, as the team secured a 57-12 victory. In that match, Manitou Springs amassed a halftime lead of 30-4, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Tuesday.