
Bluejays
01/25/25 vs Telluride | 56 |
01/21/25 @ Bayfield | 40 |
01/11/25 vs Nucla | 40 |
01/09/25 @ Ouray | 39 |
01/17/25 @ Dolores | 29 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Mancos). They blew past the Telluride Miners 56-33 on Saturday. The win was familiar territory for the Bluejays who have now won three games in a row.
Mancos got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Tinsley Aspromonte out in front who went 10 for 23 on her way to 22 points in addition to six boards and three steals. With that strong performance, Aspromonte is now averaging an impressive 15.3 points per game. Another player making a difference was Caylee Moore, who went 7 of 12 en route to 16 points along with eight rebounds and four steals.
Mancos smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
When it comes to explaining why Telluride lost, don't look at Fianna Ahern. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten boards. Ahern has been hot, having posted eight or more rebounds the last seven times she's played. Lucia Young also deserves some recognition as she scored her first points of the season.
Mancos' win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-8. As for Telluride, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-8.
Mancos will face off against Nucla at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Mancos has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Telluride, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Olathe at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Telluride is facing Olathe at the right time seeing as Olathe is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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