Riverton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 53-49 heartbreaker at the hands of the Jackson Hole Broncs. The Wolverines were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Broncs earlier this season, when they won 45-33.
When it comes to explaining why Riverton lost, don't look at Malachi Smith. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double with 16 points and ten boards. Smith's evening made it four games in a row in which he has scored at least 16 points. Ryan Cox was another key player, going 6-for-11 to rack up 14 points and eight rebounds.
Wolverines
| 02/20/25 @ Jackson Hole | 15 |
| 02/15/25 @ Green River | 12 |
| 02/11/25 vs Rock Springs | 7 |
| 01/30/25 @ Rock Springs | 7 |
| 01/28/25 vs Evanston | 12 |
| + 24 more games |
Even though they lost, Riverton was working as a unit and finished the game with 15 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in January of 2024.
Riverton's defeat dropped their record down to 5-15. As for Jackson Hole, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-18.
Coincidentally, Riverton and Jackson Hole will both be playing Star Valley the next time they take the court. Riverton will host Star Valley at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, while Jackson Hole will head out to face them at 6:30 p.m. on February 27th.
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