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| 12/19/25 - Away | 63-61 W |
| 11/22/25 - Neutral | 74-56 W |
| 12/06/24 - Home | 76-73 W |
| 11/12/24 - Home | 71-73 L |
| 11/14/23 - Away | 61-56 W |
| + 5 more games |
It may have taken double overtime to finish the job, but Nixon ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They had just enough and edged out the United Longhorns 63-61. The victory continues a trend for the Mustangs in their matchups with the Longhorns: they've now won three in a row.
Nixon had a senior duo take command as Dante Escobar dropped a double-double with 19 points and 11 boards and AJ Palacios shot 41% from the field on his way to 19 points and six steals. Escobar continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Mark Ordonez, who posted six points and six rebounds.
Nixon's record now sits at 12-8. As for United, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-13 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nixon will take on Mission Veterans Memorial in a holiday battle at 1:30 p.m. on Monday. United and Clark will compete for holiday cheer at 1:00 p.m. on Monday.
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