It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Mahpiya Luta had no problem doing just that on Friday. They had just enough and edged out the Little Wound Mustangs 45-42. The team accrued 41 points in the first half and coasted on those for the win.
Okte Spotted Eagle
| 03/07/25 @ Little Wound | 11 |
| 02/20/25 @ Hot Springs | 2 |
| 01/04/25 vs Winner | 1 |
| 02/01/24 vs Rapid City Christian | 1 |
Mahpiya Luta found their leader in freshman Okte Spotted Eagle, who dropped a double-double with 12 points and 11 blocks. The dominant performance gave Spotted Eagle a new career-high in blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Tokeya Big Crow, who posted nine points.
Mahpiya Luta now has a winning record of 11-10. As for Little Wound, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-9.
Mahpiya Luta didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 72-55 loss against Winner on the 8th. Little Wound does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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