Basketball Recap: Pioneer Takes Loss Despite Strong Performances from Dustin Duty and Muhamed Shaath

By Team Reports Nov 17, 2024, 5:19pm

Basketball Recap: Pioneer Diamondbacks vs. Edinburg Bobcats

Pioneer won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Saturday. They came up short against the Edinburg Bobcats, falling 65-40. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Diamondbacks of the 59-42 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2017.

Muhamed Shaath and Dustin Duty certainly did their best on Saturday to avoid the loss. Shaath went 9 for 17 en route to 21 points plus eight rebounds, while Duty posted eight points plus eight rebounds and two blocks. The match was Shaath's third in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Damian Gonzalez, who earned five points.

Pioneer now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Edinburg, their victory bumped their record up to 2-0.

Pioneer will take on Roma at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Pioneer is facing Roma at the right time seeing as Roma is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Edinburg, their road trip will continue as they head out to face San Perlita at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

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