Durango suffered their closest defeat since December 2, 2023 on Friday. They fell just short of the Fruita Monument Wildcats by a score of 44-42. The Demons have struggled against the Wildcats recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why Durango lost, don't look at Mariah Maestas. Despite the final result, she went 6 of 14 on her way to 16 points and six rebounds. Ellie White was another key player, putting up five points and six boards.
Even though they lost, Durango smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Fruita Monument only pulled down seven offensive rebounds.
Olivia Campbell was her usual excellent self, posting 13 points along with six assists and five steals for Fruita Monument. Campbell is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last five games she's played. Another player making a difference was Hailee Wagner, who posted 11 points.
Durango's loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-4. As for Fruita Monument, they pushed their record up to 12-6 with the win, which was their third straight on the road.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Grand Junction the next time they take the court. Durango will host Grand Junction at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, while Fruita Monument will head out to face them at 5:30 p.m. on February 7th.
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