The Provo Bulldogs will square off against the Mountain View Bruins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Provo is headed into the match having just suffered their biggest defeat since December 3, 2024 on Friday. They took a blow against Layton Christian Academy, falling 77-46. The Bulldogs were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 40-18.
Meanwhile, Mountain View was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 47-46 heartbreaker at the hands of Payson. 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 66th, while the Lions are ranked 17th).
Provo will have to contain Jaxson Hockersmith as he made an impact in Mountain View's last game. He went 5 for 9 on his way to 16 points and eight rebounds. Hockersmith is on a roll when it comes to boards, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last five games he's played. Brennan Olsen was another key player, putting up ten points and three steals.
Provo dropped their record down to 10-7 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home. That patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 63.7 points per game. As for Mountain View, their loss dropped their record down to 7-11.
Provo strolled past Mountain View in their previous meeting back in February of 2024 by a score of 68-53. Will Provo repeat their success, or does Mountain View have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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