The Yuma Outlaws just played yesterday, but they'll still head out to face the University Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
On Thursday, Yuma came up short against Resurrection Christian and fell 50-42. While losing is never fun, the Outlaws can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 100th, while the Cougars are ranked 24th).
Meanwhile, University put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Weld Central 66-26. The Bulldogs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 13 contests by 28 points or more this season.
Yuma better focus on containing Addison Harding and Maddie McNair as the pair were huge in University's win. Harding dropped a double-double with 15 points and ten rebounds, while McNair almost dropped a double-double with 12 points and nine boards. That's the most rebounds Harding has posted since back in March of 2024. Natalie Trujillo was another key player, going 5-for-11 en route to 11 points.
University smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 15 consecutive matches.
University's win was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 19-0. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 32.4 points. As for Yuma, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-10 record this season.
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