Mammoth is 0-5 against Rosamond since May of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Mammoth Huskies will be playing at home against the Rosamond Roadrunners at 5:30 p.m. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Mammoth can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Saturday. They secured a 33-29 W over Carlin. The win was just what Mammoth needed coming off of a 72-18 defeat in their prior game.
Mammoth's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Nicole Smyth, who scored 13 points along with 8 steals. That makes it two consecutive games in which Smyth has scored at least 25% of Mammoth's points. Another player making a difference was Audrey Borunda, who scored 8 points along with 12 rebounds.
Rosamond has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matches by 33 points or more this season. They blew past Delano, posting a 49-8 victory at home. The victory was just what Rosamond needed coming off of a 49-18 defeat in their prior matchup.
Rosamond found their leader in underclassman Ariel Cain, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 10 rebounds. That makes it five consecutive games in which Cain has scored at least 25% of Rosamond's points. Kiley Perez was another key contributor, scoring 2 points along with 4 steals.
The losses dropped Mammoth to 3-4 and Carlin to 2-4.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Mammoth haven't given up the ball easily this season, having only averaged 0 turnovers per game. However, it's not like Rosamond struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 0 per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
Mammoth was taken down by Rosamond 52-19 when the teams last played back in February. Thankfully for Mammoth, Amber Jordan (who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 11 rebounds) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
