Custer was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They had to suffer through a 78-34 loss at the hands of the Mahpiya Luta Crusaders. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Dakota basketball rankings (they are ranked 111th, while the Crusaders are ranked fifth).
Mahpiya Luta was led to victory by Ashlan Carlow-Blount and Mya Mills. Carlow-Blount almost dropped a double-double on 20 points and nine rebounds, while Mills went 7 of 13 on her way to 19 points and six steals. What's more, Carlow-Blount also racked up eight steals, the most she's had since back in January of 2024. Another player making a difference was Abigail Haas, who posted nine points and six rebounds.
Custer's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Mahpiya Luta, their win was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-0.
Custer will head out to square off against Newcastle at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Mahpiya Luta, they will host Todd County at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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