Rincon/University won the last time they faced Palo Verde, and things went their way on Monday too. The Rincon/University Rangers blew past the Palo Verde Titans, posting a 60-24 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Rangers.
Rincon/University's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Daphne Safo, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 11 rebounds. Safo has been hot , having posted ten or more rebounds the last six times she's played. Another player making a difference was Sabrina Wexler, who went 10 for 20 en route to 20 points plus five rebounds.
Rincon/University smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 15 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Palo Verde lost, don't look at Gaby Oliver. Despite the final result, she went 7 for 13 en route to 18 points plus six rebounds and two steals. Oliver's afternoon made it 11 games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points.
Rincon/University now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Palo Verde, their defeat was their first of the season and also makes their record 2-1.
Rincon/University didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 55-37 loss against Coolidge on the 25th. Palo Verde has also already played their next matchup, a 74-20 defeat against Cibola on the 25th.
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