Animas came up into this matchup off a tough 29-point loss last Thursday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Reserve Mountaineers by a score of 30-28 on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Panthers have suffered since February 1, 2024.
Despite the loss, Animas still got an impressive performance from Laikyn Davenport, who posted 18 points in addition to eight boards and three steals. Camila Nevarez also deserves some recognition as she posted her first block of the season.
Panthers
| 01/30/25 @ Reserve | 28-30 |
| 01/23/25 vs Magdalena | 36-65 |
| 01/18/25 vs Lordsburg | 54-55 |
Even though they lost, Animas smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 16 offensive boards in four consecutive matchups.
Animas has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season. As for Reserve, they pushed their record up to 10-7 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home.
Animas wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 38-27 loss against Quemado on the 1st. Reserve has also already played their next match, a 45-34 defeat against Cliff on the 1st.
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