The Alamosa Mean Moose came into Tuesday's contest having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They enjoyed a cozy 44-28 victory over Manitou Springs on Tuesday. The win was just what Alamosa needed coming off of a 53-28 loss in their prior match.
Alamosa found their leader in underclassman Jaelin Garcia, who almost dropped a double-double on ten points and nine rebounds. Morgan Ortega was another key contributor, scoring six points along with eight assists and two blocks.
When it comes to explaining why Manitou Springs lost, one person who can't be blamed is McKesson Rhodes. Despite the final result, she scored 11 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Brooklynn Sheffield, who scored nine points along with six rebounds and four steals.
Alamosa's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-10. As for Manitou Springs, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season.
Alamosa will face off against Bayfield at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hopefully Alamosa is not getting complacent considering they own a much higher rank in Colorado (they are ranked 126th, while Bayfield is ranked 275th). As for Manitou Springs, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Woodland Park at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Colorado (Manitou Springs is ranked 226th, while Woodland Park is ranked 225th).
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