Bulldogs
| 02/15/25 vs Dolores | 68-48 |
| 02/11/25 vs Telluride | 58-45 |
| 02/08/25 @ Nucla | 55-50 |
| 02/04/25 vs Ouray | 49-36 |
| 02/01/25 @ Telluride | 58-43 |
| + 6 more games |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Dove Creek). They were the clear victor by a 68-48 margin over the Dolores Bears on Saturday. The win was nothing new for the Bulldogs as they're now sitting on 11 straight.
Dove Creek's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Liam Hassell led the charge by going 12-for-24 on his way to 26 points along with seven rebounds and four steals. Hassell has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Sheldon Gardner, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and 12 boards.
Dove Creek was working as a unit and finished the game with 18 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in December of 2024.
Dove Creek's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-5. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.2 points over those games. As for Dolores, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight matches, which has put a noticeable dent in their 6-14 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dove Creek will square off against Mancos at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Dolores, they will take on Nucla at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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