Basketball Preview: Capuchino Mustangs vs. Lowell Cardinals
Capuchino hasn't had much luck against Lowell recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. Both will face off at 3:30 p.m. without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Having struggled with five losses in a row dating back to last season, Capuchino finally turned things around against Marshall on Friday. They blew past the Phoenix 78-43. The Mustangs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Capuchino can attribute much of their success to Christian Rodriguez, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and 11 rebounds, and Dominic Vanden Berghe, who went 7 for 13 en route to 15 points plus six rebounds and two steals. Vanden Berghe is also on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Lucas Zayac, who scored six points.
Meanwhile, Lowell earned a 55-45 win over Aragon on Friday.
Capuchino's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Lowell, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Capuchino lost to Lowell on the road by a decisive 54-36 margin in their previous meeting back in December of 2023. Can Capuchino avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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