Basketball Game Preview: Maryvale Panthers vs. Rincon/University Rangers

The Maryvale Panthers will square off against the Rincon/University Rangers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Maryvale is looking for their season's first win.

Maryvale came up short against Kofa on Tuesday, falling 41-17.

Meanwhile, Rincon/University came up short against Sahuaro on Tuesday and fell 45-34. The Rangers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Maryvale will need focus on slowing down Leila O'Dowd, one of several Rincon/University players who made an impact when they last played. She posted 11 points in addition to seven rebounds and five steals. Those five steals gave O'Dowd a new career-high. Laura Quiroz was another key player, putting up seven points.

Rincon/University's loss dropped their record down to 11-7. As for Maryvale, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-14.