Poplar had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They snuck past the Culbertson Cowboys with a 61-57 win on Tuesday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 65-39 back in December of 2024.
Culbertson's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mark Kirkaldie, who almost dropped a double-double on 16 points and nine rebounds. Those 16 points gave Kirkaldie a new career-high. Brooks Solem was another key player, putting up 12 points and four steals.
Poplar's victory bumped their record up to 5-7. As for Culbertson, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Poplar has already played their next match (against Harlem), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. Culbertson will face off against Froid/Medicine Lake at 7:29 p.m. on Friday. Culbertson is facing Froid/Medicine Lake at the right time seeing as Froid/Medicine Lake is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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