Preview: Newcomb Skyhawks vs. Zuni Thunderbirds
The Newcomb Skyhawks will look to defend their home court on Wednesday against the Zuni Thunderbirds at 7:00 p.m. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Newcomb has not done well against Crownpoint recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. Newcomb sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 47-44 win over Crownpoint. The win was just what Newcomb needed coming off of a 58-32 loss in their prior game.
Newcomb found their leader in underclassman Lethia Yazzie, who scored 19 points along with three steals. Another player making a difference was April Peshlakai, who scored five points along with ten rebounds.
Zuni has not done well against Thoreau recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. Zuni came out on top against Thoreau by a score of 54-43. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Zuni.
Newcomb's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-12. As for Zuni, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 15-9 record this season.
Newcomb lost to Zuni at home by a decisive 60-43 margin in their previous meeting back in January. Will Newcomb have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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