If Boulder wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Erie, they should’ve done a better job of containing Garrett Owen. The Tigers took down the Panthers 59-43 on Thursday with plenty of help from Owen, who shot 64% from the field to rack up 22 points and six rebounds. That makes it three consecutive games in which he has scored at least a third of Erie’s points.
When it comes to explaining why Boulder lost, don’t look at Lake Smith. Despite the final result, he posted 20 points and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Pierce Dayton, who scored eight points.
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Erie now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Boulder, they dropped their record down to 1-7 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. After both having extra time off, Erie and Silver Creek will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:00 p.m. on January 6, 2026. The Tigers’ defense better be ready for this one: the Raptors have averaged an impressive 71.7 points per game this season. As for Boulder, they will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They’ll take on Brighton at 6:30 p.m. on January 6, 2026. The Panthers will need to watch out since the Bulldogs have now posted at least 55 points every time they’ve taken the court this season.
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