On Tuesday, Lakota Tech faced Mahpiya Luta in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Lakota Tech Tatanka came up short against the Mahpiya Luta Crusaders, falling 77-51. The Tatanka have struggled against the Crusaders recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Lakota Tech's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bella Shangreaux, who went 5 for 12 en route to 14 points and five rebounds. Shania Ferguson was another key player, putting up 12 points along with three steals and three blocks.
Leading Mahpiya Luta to victory were Ashlan Carlow-Blount and Jodene Big Crow-Hunter. Carlow-Blount dropped a double-double on 32 points and 16 boards, while Big Crow-Hunter went 11 of 24 on her way to 31 points and six steals. Carlow-Blount's evening made it four games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Dorthie Mesteth, who posted seven points and seven rebounds.
Lakota Tech's loss dropped their record down to 7-3. As for Mahpiya Luta, the win keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Lakota Tech will square off against Deubrook at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Deubrook has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Mahpiya Luta, they will face off against Vermillion at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Mahpiya Luta's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
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