Fort Collins unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They lost to the Prairie View Thunderhawks at home by a 55-39 margin on Wednesday. The Lambkins just can't catch a break and have now endured five losses in a row dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Fort Collins lost, don't look at Marcel Herrera. Despite the final result, he earned nine points along with seven rebounds and two steals. The dominant performance also gave Herrera a new career-high in offensive rebounds (four). Marcus Burkett was another key player, going 5 for 11 en route to 10 points.
Javon Brewton had a dynamite game for Prairie View, going 11 for 18 en route to 31 points plus five rebounds and five steals. Brewton's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Chidiebere Akotaobi, who had four points plus 13 rebounds and three steals.
Prairie View's victory ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-1.
Fort Collins wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 51-50 win against Riverdale Ridge on the 6th. Prairie View has also already played their next contest, an 81-58 defeat against Denver East on the 6th.
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