Manti was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 39-38 heartbreaker at the hands of the Juab Wasps. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since February 8, 2024, but that streak is no more.
Despite the loss, Manti still got an impressive performance from Madelyn Bridges, who posted 15 points in addition to six steals and five rebounds. That was a full 39.5% of the Templars' points, marking the fourth time in a row Bridges has put up more than a third of the team's points. Carlie Thompson was another key player, putting up eight points along with nine boards and three steals.
Manti's loss dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Juab, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-6.
Manti wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 67-33 defeat against Lehi on the 19th. As for Juab, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 72-46 loss against Salem Hills on the 19th.
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