Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Cholla couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They lost 82-60 to the Saguaro Sabercats on Wednesday.
Despite the loss, Cholla still got an impressive performance from Jerry Mendoza, who posted 32 points and six steals. That was a full 53.3% of the Chargers' points, marking the third time in a row Mendoza has scored more than a third of the team's points.
Saguaro was led to victory by Nas Hailey and Pierce Harrington. Hailey went 8-for-13 on his way to 26 points and seven rebounds, while Harrington almost dropped a double-double with 21 points and nine boards. The Sabercats are 13-5 when Hailey posts 15 or more points, but 4-5 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Justice Hinds, who put up nine points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Cholla's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 17-8. As for Saguaro, their record is now 17-10.
Cholla does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Saguaro, they have already played their next matchup, a 64-55 win against Sahuaro on the 27th.
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