Provo had lost five straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped down to 6-6 to make it six. They might have been a little too into the holiday spirit, gifting the Payson Lions an easy 63-40 win. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lions apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January.
Despite the loss, Provo still got an impressive performance from Asha Alletto, who went 8-for-9 en route to 16 points and eight boards. Valeria Martinez was another key player, putting up six points and six rebounds.
As for Payson, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a massive bump to their 4-6 record this season. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Emmy Hales had another great game (as she tends to do), dropping a double-double with 21 points and 18 boards. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in steals (eight). Another player making a difference was Halle Anderson, who posted 11 points.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Provo will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Morgan at 7:00 p.m. on the 30th. As for Payson, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Pleasant Grove at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. The Lions' defense better be ready for this one: the Vikings have averaged an impressive 70.1 points per game this season.
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