Maricopa unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell 75-65 to the Sahuaro Cougars on Wednesday. The Rams were up 38-22 in the second quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.
When it comes to explaining why Maricopa lost, don't look at Ruben White. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 23 points and 12 rebounds. Gary Hoxie was another key player, dropping a double-double on ten points and 12 rebounds.
Sahuaro got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Cisco Llamas out in front who went 9 for 22 en route to 26 points plus five rebounds and five steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Jamal Ali, who went 7 for 13 en route to 19 points plus five rebounds.
Maricopa wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 64-58 defeat against Rincon/University on the 22nd. As for Sahuaro, they will challenge Tanque Verde at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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