The Nixon Mustangs will take on the Palmview Lobos at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Nixon has insisted on making their lastthree contests complete nail-biters, turning in a record of 1-2 during that stretch of close contests.
Nixon is headed into the contest having just suffered their closest loss since January 26, 2024 on Friday. They fell just short of Roma by a score of 49-46.
Meanwhile, Palmview entered their tilt with Rio Grande City on Tuesday with ten consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 11. They breezed by the Rattlers to the tune of 56-25. The Lobos have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 11 games by 21 points or more this season.
Palmview's win came from a few key players Nixon will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Nicole Flores, who posted 16 points. The match was her third in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Alia Garza, who had 11 points.
Palmview is on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 14 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 21-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.3 points per game. As for Nixon, they now have a losing record at 12-13.
Nixon ended up a good deal behind Palmview in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, losing 51-36. Will Nixon have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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