Big Game From Mudloff Helps Lift Spartans Over Chargers 78-68, Ending Cedar Hills Tournament
Junior Austin Brown drives the ball past the defender in their tournament game against the Chargers Dec. 9. Brown finished the game with 23 points.
December 9, 2017
Finishing off the Cedar Hills Tournament on a high note was a must for the Spartans, and that’s what they did, beating the Chargers 78-68 to finish the tournament and break even.
The leading score teeter-tottered between both teams. Chargers led by 1 at the end of first quarter.
Going into second, Spartans pulled through 38-36 thanks to a big night for junior Diego Mudloff, who scored 15 points in the quarter alone.
“I feel like I gave the team energy after hitting shots for us,” Mudloff said. “That just sparked everything else.”
Mudloff had a total of 17. Team captain junior Austin Brown led with 23, and sophomore Isaiah Davis 12.
Chargers gained a 3-point lead at the end of third quarter. Spartans upped their defense, causing the Chargers to turn the ball over multiple times.
The team finished with a strong 10-point win, creating a victory ride home back to El Paso.
