The Mountain View Bruins will take on the Provo Bulldogs at 5:15 p.m. on Friday.
Mountain View is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Payson just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They took a 57-40 bruising from the Lions. While losing is never fun, the Bruins can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Utah basketball rankings (they are ranked 47th, while the Lions are ranked tenth).
Meanwhile, Provo waltzed into their matchup on Tuesday with six straight wins... but they left with seven. They blew past the Tigers 60-24. The Bulldogs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 14 contests by 25 points or more this season.
Provo found their leader in freshman Sutton Villa, who almost dropped a triple-double on 12 points, nine rebounds, and ten blocks. Villa is crushing it when it comes to blocks: she's posted at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Izabelle Moyes was another key player, going 5 for 10 en route to 13 points and eight boards.
Provo pushed their record up to 20-2 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Mountain View, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-7.
Mountain View couldn't quite finish off Provo when the teams last played two weeks ago and fell 51-49. Will Mountain View have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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