Basketball Game Recap: Delta Panthers vs. Summit Tigers

By Team Reports Feb 25, 2024, 1:10am

Recap: Delta Panthers vs. Summit Tigers

The Delta Panthers were the 63-48 winner over the Summit Tigers when they last played one another back in January, but their luck changed this time around. The contest between Delta and Summit wasn't particularly close, with Delta falling 66-49. Delta found out winning isn't easy when you make five fewer threes than your opponent.

Delta lost on Saturday despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Tucker Johnson, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 13 rebounds. Erik Baier was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with seven rebounds.

Summit's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Eduardo Gutierrez, who scored 17 points. Another player making a difference was Hank Chabot, who scored 15 points along with five assists.

Delta's loss was their sixth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 9-14. As for Summit, they now have a winning record of 12-11.

Delta will take on Pagosa Springs at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Pagosa Springs will roll in looking for their 22nd straight win, something Delta surely won't give up without a fight. As for Summit, they will take on DSST: Montview at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Summit is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 54.3 points per game this season.

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