Delta entered their match against Emery on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Delta Rabbits fell just short of the Emery Spartans by a score of 43-41. The Rabbits were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Spartans apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January.
When it comes to explaining why Delta lost, don't look at Bronco Bundy. Despite the final result, he posted 11 points in addition to seven rebounds and four steals. Another player making a difference was Kobe Driggs, who had six points and eight rebounds.
Even though they lost, Delta smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Emery only pulled down four offensive boards.
Among those leading the charge was Scott Johansen, who went 5 of 11 on his way to 15 points and three steals. He has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last six times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of West Johansen, who put up eight points and eight rebounds.
Delta's defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-2. As for Emery, they moved to 2-5 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
Delta will take on Carbon in a holiday battle at at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Delta is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.1 points per game this season. As for Emery, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 53-45 win against Grand County on the 14th.
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