Manti hadn't done well against Carbon recently (they were 0-8 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Manti Templars enjoyed a cozy 51-32 victory over the Carbon Dinos. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Templars as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
June Olsen
| 12/19/24 @ Carbon | 5 |
| 12/05/24 vs Millard | 4 |
| 12/17/24 vs Emery | 3 |
| 12/12/24 vs Canyon View | 2 |
| 12/10/24 @ Richfield | 2 |
Manti had a senior duo take command as June Olsen dropped a double-double on 22 points and 15 rebounds and Cadee Alder went 5 of 10 on her way to 11 points in addition to six assists and four steals. Olsen also set a new season-high mark in assists with five.
Manti was working as a unit and finished the game with 16 assists. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their assist total in three consecutive games.
Manti's victory was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 4-6. As for Carbon, they dropped their record down to 2-7 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.
Manti will venture away from home to square off against North Sevier at 4:00 p.m. on December 28th. As for Carbon, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 68-36 loss against South Sevier on the 20th.
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