Basketball Recap: Brandeis Broncos vs. Taft Raiders
Brandeis lost to Taft back in December of 2020, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Brandeis Broncos strolled past the Taft Raiders with points to spare, taking the game 84-69.
Brandeis had a senior duo take command as Sean Tisdall went 8 for 14 en route to 27 points plus seven rebounds and Finley Montoya almost dropped a double-double on 22 points and nine rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Montoya a new career-high in assists (six). Another player making a difference was Karmen Gonzales, who went 5 for 7 en route to 14 points.
When it comes to explaining why Taft lost, don't look at Aiden Biscaino. Despite the final result, he went 9 for 19 en route to 37 points plus five rebounds and four steals. With that strong performance, Biscaino is now averaging an impressive 18 points per game. Isaac Casas was another key player, earning eight points.
Brandeis' record now sits at 3-1. As for Taft, they are on a 22-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Brandeis will challenge Veterans Memorial at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Brandeis' favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season. As for Taft, they will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Marshall at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
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