The University Bulldogs and the Peak to Peak Pumas will face off at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday without much rest, having both just played. One thing working in University's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last six games.
University is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. Everything went their way against Manitou Springs as University made off with a 60-35 victory. The Bulldogs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 matches by 20 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, Peak to Peak entered their tilt with Conifer on Friday with three consecutive wins , and they'll enter their next game with four. They were the clear victor by a 70-47 margin over the Lobos. Given the Pumas' advantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 21st, while the Lobos are ranked 178th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Peak to Peak pushed their record up to 22-2 with the win, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.4 points over those games. As for University, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 17-7.
University couldn't quite finish off Peak to Peak in their previous matchup back in December of 2023 and fell 74-72. Can University avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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