After losing to Golden Sierra the last time they met, Mesa Verde decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Mesa Verde Mavericks sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 40-38 victory over the Golden Sierra Grizzlies on Friday. The win was some much needed relief for the Mavericks as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Bradley Dodson and Ethan Caruthers certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Dodson went 5 for 10 en route to 15 points in addition to six rebounds and four steals, while Caruthers dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Connor Warren, who posted two points and four steals.
Mesa Verde's victory bumped their record up to 4-14. As for Golden Sierra, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-10.
Mesa Verde will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Lindhurst at 7:30 p.m. As for Golden Sierra, they are taking a road trip to face off against San Juan at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Golden Sierra is facing San Juan at the right time seeing as San Juan is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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