The Tranquillity Tigers are still winless after their game against the Laton Mustangs on Wednesday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. Tranquillity fell just short of Laton by a score of 15-12. The game was a 6-6 toss-up at halftime, but Tranquillity was outscored by Laton in the second.
Laton was led to victory by Gabriella Alvarado and Valerie Silva. Alvarado scored six points along with 13 rebounds and four blocks, while Silva scored six points along with 11 rebounds and two steals.
Tranquillity bumped their record down to 0-16 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season. That rough patch could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 13.3 points per game. As for Laton, the win makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-11.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tranquillity won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Mendota at 6:30 p.m. on January 18th. Mendota will be looking to extend their current eight-game winning streak. As for Laton, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Kings Christian at 5:45 p.m.
