Crested Butte was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They received a blow as they fell 48-34 to the Trinidad Miners. The Titans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Miners apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
Despite the loss, Crested Butte still got an impressive performance from Molly Miller, who posted 20 points in addition to eight rebounds and seven steals. That was a full 58.8% of Crested Butte's points, marking the fifth time in a row she's put up more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Ella Davis, who earned eight points.
It was another big night for Danica Shipley, who had 20 points along with six boards and four steals for Trinidad. Those 20 points gave Shipley a new career-high. Mikayla Hinchley was another key player, putting up ten points and seven rebounds.
Crested Butte's loss dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Trinidad, the victory got them back to even at 5-5.
Crested Butte will face off against Gunnison at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Trinidad, they will challenge Sanford on Friday. Sanford will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Trinidad surely won't give up without a fight.
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