Mahpiya Luta took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Saturday. Everything went their way against the Hill City Rangers as they made off with a 60-35 win. The victory continues a trend for the Crusaders in their matchups with the Rangers: they've now won six in a row.
Ashlan Carlow-Blount
| 12/13/25 vs Hill City | 5 |
| 03/15/25 vs Sioux Falls Christian | 4 |
| 03/14/25 vs Dakota Valley | 2 |
| 03/13/25 vs Wagner | 9 |
| 03/06/25 vs Flandreau | 6 |
| + 21 more games |
Ashlan Carlow-Blount had a dynamite game, dropping a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds. She has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more steals the last 26 times she's played. Dorthie Mesteth was another key player, putting up nine points and four steals.
Mahpiya Luta smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in nine consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Hill City's loss dropped their record down to 2-1.
Mahpiya Luta and Marty Indian will compete for holiday cheer at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday. As for Hill City, they will head out to take on New Underwood at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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