Fort Collins lost to Erie back in January of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Lambkins took a 56-45 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tigers.
Despite the defeat, Fort Collins saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jace Garcia went 8-for-12 en route to 20 points and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Grant Russo, who posted ten points.
Fort Collins has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That’s put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season. As for Erie, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 10-8.
Looking ahead, Fort Collins will welcome Highlands Ranch at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Lambkins will be up against the Falcons’ rather soft defense (which has allowed 63.63 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Erie, they will head out on the road to take on Longmont at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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