Crusaders
| 03/14/25 vs Dakota Valley | 72-66 |
| 03/13/25 vs Wagner | 76-37 |
| 03/06/25 vs Flandreau | 62-27 |
| 02/27/25 @ Pine Ridge | 81-17 |
| 02/22/25 vs St. Francis Indian | 82-30 |
| + 19 more games |
It's playoff time, and Mahpiya Luta had no trouble coming through when it counted. They managed a 72-66 victory over the Dakota Valley Panthers on Friday. The Crusaders' win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Leading Mahpiya Luta to victory were Ashlan Carlow-Blount and Jodene Big Crow-Hunter. Carlow-Blount dropped a double-double with 23 points and 17 rebounds, while Big Crow-Hunter posted 25 points and four steals. Carlow-Blount has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more steals the last 49 times she's played. Abigail Haas was another key player, putting up nine points and five boards.
Mahpiya Luta smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in seven consecutive matches.
Despite the loss, Dakota Valley still got an impressive performance from Aubree Worden, who went 8-for-19 on her way to 23 points and five steals. Those 23 points gave Worden a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ella Otten, who scored 14 points in addition to five assists and three steals.
Mahpiya Luta's record is now 24-0. As for Dakota Valley, the loss snapped their winning streak at six games and leaves them with a 22-3 record.
Mahpiya Luta wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 57-56 defeat against Sioux Falls Christian on the 15th. As for Dakota Valley, they have also already played their next contest, a 60-45 loss against Hamlin on the 15th.
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