The Hobbs Eagles will face off against the La Cueva Bears at 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Hobbs knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past nine matchups -- so hopefully La Cueva likes a good challenge.
Hobbs had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They blew past Las Cruces, posting a 68-29 win on the road. Hobbs has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 23 matches by 27 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, La Cueva faced Rio Rancho in a battle between two of the state's top teams. La Cueva enjoyed a cozy 66-50 win over Rio Rancho on Friday.
La Cueva's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jordyn Dyer, who scored 23 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. Eva Love was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 21 points and 11 rebounds.
Hobbs' win bumped their record up to 25-3. As for La Cueva, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 20-9 record this season.
Hobbs couldn't quite finish off La Cueva in their previous matchup back in January and fell 57-54. Can Hobbs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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