The Pine Ridge Thorpes will face off against the Mahpiya Luta Crusaders at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Pine Ridge's favor as the squad sits on eight straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Mahpiya Luta has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road also dating back to last season.
Last Saturday, Pine Ridge blew past Little Wound, posting a 67-40 victory.
Meanwhile, Mahpiya Luta made easy work of Belle Fourche on Saturday and carried off a 75-52 win. The Crusaders have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five matches by 22 points or more this season.
Pine Ridge better keep an eye on Braylon Little. He was instrumental in Mahpiya Luta's win, going 8 for 9 en route to 19 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Memphis Brewer, who went 5 of 7 on his way to 12 points.
Pine Ridge's victory bumped their record up to 9-6. As for Mahpiya Luta, the win got them back to even at 6-6.
Everything came up roses for Pine Ridge against Mahpiya Luta in their previous matchup back in March of 2024, as the team secured an 83-55 victory. Does Pine Ridge have another victory up their sleeve, or will Mahpiya Luta turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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