Mullen played a tough match on Saturday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They had to suffer through a 77-46 loss at the hands of the Cherokee Trail Cougars. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Mustangs have suffered against the Cougars since February 15, 2020.
Ben Medina
| 02/22/25 vs Cherokee Trail | 67% |
| 02/20/25 @ Cherry Creek | 27% |
| 02/14/25 @ Smoky Hill | 40% |
| 02/12/25 vs Cherokee Trail | 46% |
| 02/07/25 @ Eaglecrest | 64% |
| + 20 more games |
Despite the loss, Mullen still got an impressive performance from Ben Medina, who posted 15 points along with six rebounds and four blocks. What's more, Medina also posted a 67% field goal percentage, which is the highest he's achieved since back in February of 2024. Another player making a difference was Brady Driscoll, who earned nine points and six boards.
Nathan Baack had a dynamite game for Cherokee Trail, going 8-for-10 en route to 25 points. Baack has become a key player for Cherokee Trail: the team is 4-2 when he posts at least 15 points, but 5-12 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordan Mitchell, who went 5-for-7 on his way to 14 points.
Mullen has been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 11 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-14 record this season. Cherokee Trail's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-14.
Mullen and Cherokee Trail are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Mullen will square off against Pueblo County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Mullen is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 55.8 points per game this season. As for Cherokee Trail, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Cougars challenge the Tigers at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Erie also hasn't been messing around on offense: they've averaged 53.2 points per game.
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