Basketball Game Recap: Natalia Mustangs vs. Crystal City Javelinas

By Team Reports Feb 13, 2024, 7:53pm

Recap: Natalia Mustangs vs. Crystal City Javelinas

The Natalia Mustangs were the 78-73 winner over the Crystal City Javelinas when they last played one another back in January, but their luck changed this time around. Natalia took a serious blow against Crystal City on Tuesday, falling 78-46. Natalia has been going strong on the season, but this is now their second loss in a row.

Crystal City's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Christopher Mena led the charge by scoring 22 points along with eight rebounds and two steals. Mena has been hot recently, having posted eight or more rebounds the last three times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Abran Palomo, who scored 17 points along with two steals.

Natalia's defeat dropped their record down to 22-11. As for Crystal City, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 22-12 record this season.

Natalia does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Crystal City also has no future games currently scheduled.

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