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| 02/12/25 - Home | 60-55 W |
| 11/17/23 - Neutral | 34-76 L |
| 03/29/21 - Home | 67-80 L |
Canyon had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They snuck past the Damien Spartans with a 60-55 win on Wednesday. This was payback for the Comanches, who suffered a 76-34 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Canyon's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brandon Benjamin, who dropped a double-double with 23 points and 11 rebounds. That makes it 15 consecutive games in which Benjamin has scored at least a third of Canyon's points. Pierce Haugen was another key player, going 5-for-6 to rack up 12 points along with five boards and three steals.
Canyon smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in seven consecutive matches.
Canyon's win bumped their record up to 21-9. As for Damien, their loss dropped their record down to 21-11.
Looking ahead, Canyon will challenge Santa Barbara at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Santa Barbara will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Canyon surely won't give up without a fight. Damien does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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