Basketball Recap: University Trojans vs. Trabuco Hills Mustangs
After flying high against Saddleback last Saturday, University came back down to earth. The game between the University Trojans and the Trabuco Hills Mustangs didn't end well, with the University Trojans falling 51-33. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Trojans of the 50-38 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why University lost on Monday, don't look at Julia Holmes. Despite the final result, she went 5 for 10 en route to 11 points plus eight rebounds and two blocks. Another player making a difference was Selin Haytoglu, who earned eight points in addition to seven rebounds.
Even though they lost, University smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 17 offensive rebounds in three consecutive matches.
University now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Trabuco Hills, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
University has already played their next contest (against Trabuco Hills), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Trabuco Hills, they will face off against St. Joseph Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Trabuco Hills' defense has only allowed 24 points per game this season, so St. Joseph Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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