Sierra had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 19 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. They walked away with a 44-36 victory over the Patterson Tigers. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 53-39 back in January.
Emalina Latu
| 02/10/26 @ Patterson | 12 |
| 02/05/26 vs Manteca | 14 |
| 02/03/26 vs Oakdale | 8 |
| 01/29/26 @ East Union | 15 |
| 01/27/26 @ Mountain House | 14 |
| + 19 more games |
Sierra got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Emalina Latu out in front who dropped a double-double with 18 points and 12 boards. With that strong performance, Latu is now averaging an impressive 8.1 rebounds per game. Isabellah Crabb was another key player, dropping a double-double with 11 points and 11 boards.
Sierra smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. They are 10-3 when they hit their own glass that hard.
When it comes to explaining why Patterson lost, don't look at Alyse Lomeli. Despite the final result, she shot 46% from the field en route to 13 points in addition to eight rebounds and five steals. Lomeli is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in each of the last 15 games she's played. Another player making a difference was Rylee Manu, who posted six points and six steals.
Sierra's record is now 14-11. As for Patterson, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 16-11 record this season.
Sierra wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 51-47 loss against Central Catholic on the 12th. Patterson does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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