Nixon was the 34-28 winner over Martin when they last played one another back in December of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Nixon Mustangs fell just short of the Martin Tigers by a score of 40-37 on Wednesday. The Mustangs just can't catch a break and have now endured four defeats in a row.
Martin was led to victory by Maria Manrique and Cristina Marquez. Manrique posted 12 points along with six boards and six steals, while Marquez scored 14 points and six steals. That's the most steals Manrique has posted since back in January of 2024.
Nixon's loss dropped their record down to 12-15. As for Martin, they moved to 13-17 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nixon will square off against Mission Veterans Memorial at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Martin, they will challenge Rio Grande City at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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