Recap: Corona Panthers vs. Norco Cougars
The Corona Panthers scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Norco 76-35 at home. The win was some much needed relief for Corona as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak.
Leading Corona to victory were Fia Liaga and Ava Liaga. Liaga shot 4-for-7 from long range and dropped a double-double on 26 points and ten assists, while Liaga dropped a triple-double on 21 points, ten rebounds, and ten steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Liaga has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Chinazaekpere Irechukwu, who scored six points along with three steals.
Norco lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Hannah Montes, who scored seven points along with nine rebounds.
Corona's win ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 16-13. As for Norco, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 12 of their last 13 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-21 record this season.
Corona will take on Yeshiva University of Los Angeles (YULA) at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hopefully Corona focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up six on Wednesday. Norco does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
