USC-MAE was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 56-55 heartbreaker at the hands of the Central City Value Jaguars. The Trojans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Jaguars apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
Central City Value's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Andy Lobos, who went 10 of 21 on his way to 24 points in addition to five rebounds and five steals. The dominant performance also gave Lobos a new career-high in blocks (five). Another player making a difference was Brandon Valencia, who went 7 for 17 en route to 17 points along with six boards and five assists.
USC-MAE's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Central City Value, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-6.
USC-MAE has already played their next matchup (against Orthopaedic), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. Central City Value will welcome Downtown Magnets at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Downtown Magnets will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Central City Value surely won't give up without a fight.
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