Las Cruces unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. The matchup between them and the Los Lunas Tigers didn't end well, with the Las Cruces Bulldawgs falling 48-33. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldawgs of the 51-38 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Las Cruces lost on Tuesday, don't look at Jaysha Hawkins. Despite the final result, she had 12 points in addition to four steals. What's more, Hawkins also racked up two assists, the most she's had since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Alondra Cisneros, who posted two points in addition to three steals.
Los Lunas' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Vayda Golino led the charge by earning 13 points along with five assists. Kayla Finley was another key player, dropping a double-double on 14 points and 11 rebounds.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Las Cruces will face off against Pebble Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Los Lunas, they will take on Centennial at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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