Basketball Recap: University Prep Comes Up Short

If University Prep was riding high fresh off their 41-16 takedown of Big Bear last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The University Prep Jaguars were beaten by the Sultana Sultans 60-22 on Monday. The contest marked the Jaguars' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Sultana found their leader in sophomore Alice Montoya, who posted 18 points and three steals. Those 18 points gave Montoya a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jayonna Waller, who scored nine points.

University Prep's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-6. As for Sultana, they moved to 8-15 with that win, which also ended their six-game losing streak.

University Prep won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Hesperia Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hesperia Christian's defense has only allowed 23.8 points per game this season, so University Prep's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Sultana, they also won't have to wait long for more action: they'll square off against Oak Hills at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Oak Hills' favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Sultana has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road.