Basketball Recap: Happy Cowboys vs. Vega Longhorns
Vega came into Monday's match looking for another win against Happy, but Cj Moore wouldn't allow it. The Happy Cowboys enjoyed a cozy 56-37 win over the Vega Longhorns on Monday thanks in part to Moore, who dropped a double-double on 25 points and 17 rebounds. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 17.2 points per game.
Tad Evans was another key player, scoring 11 points along with seven steals and five rebounds. Evans is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least three every time he's taken the court this season.
Happy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in four consecutive games.
Happy's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-0. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 28.7 points per game. As for Vega, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Happy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 66-23 win against Bovina on the 26th. As for Vega, they will take on Olton at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Olton will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Vega surely won't give up without a fight.
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