University hadn't done well against Lutheran recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The University Bulldogs came out on top against the Lutheran Lions by a score of 51-39. Given the Bulldogs' advantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked ninth, while the Lions are ranked 91st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
University's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Janay Kravig, who posted 13 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals. Kravig is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Allizzey Madrigal, who went 5 for 10 on her way to 13 points in addition to five rebounds and five steals.
Bulldogs
| 01/07/25 vs Lutheran | 51-39 |
| 12/19/24 vs Northridge | 73-44 |
| 12/14/24 vs Alamosa | 58-30 |
| 12/13/24 vs Frontier Academy | 77-10 |
| 12/12/24 vs Monte Vista | 52-16 |
| + 7 more games |
University pushed their record up to 9-0 with the win, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 31.6 points. As for Lutheran, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
When University and Lutheran next hit the court, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. University will try to stop Valley's four-game winning streak when the meet at 6:00 p.m. on January 15th. University's defense has only allowed 26.9 points per game this season, so Lutheran's offense will have their work cut out for them. Similarly, Lutheran will try to stop Resurrection Christian's seven-game winning streak when the meet at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. University is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 57.8 points per game this season.
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