Basketball Recap: Bronco Bundy's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Delta over Manti

Delta was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 73-68 heartbreaker at the hands of the Manti Templars. The Rabbits lost against the Templars in their previous head to head back in January of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 77-51 score last time.

Several Rabbits players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Bronco Bundy, who posted 17 points along with six rebounds and three steals. That's the most points Bundy has posted since back in January of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Tate Topham, who went 7 of 12 on his way to 15 points and seven boards.

Even though they lost, Delta smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Manti only pulled down four offensive rebounds.

Dax Anderson was his usual excellent self, going 11 for 17 en route to 30 points and three steals for Manti. Anderson is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed three or more in the last four games he's played. Landon Boggess was another key player, putting up four points and seven assists.

Delta's loss dropped their record down to 8-7. As for Manti, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-10.

When Delta and Manti next hit the court, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. Delta will challenge Emery and their four-game winning streak at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Manti will try to stop Richfield's seven-game winning streak when the meet at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.