Galileo posted their closest victory since December 28, 2023 on Wednesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Capuchino Mustangs 45-42. That's more bragging rights for the Lions, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Galileo's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Chris Lim, who scored nine points in addition to three steals. Nathan Lee was another key player, earning seven points.
Several Mustangs players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Dominic Vanden Berghe, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 11 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Matthew Alas, who posted 12 points along with two steals.
Galileo's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Capuchino, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Galileo has already played their next game, a 61-51 defeat against Jefferson on the 6th. As for Capuchino, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 78-43 victory against Marshall on the 6th.
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