Tierra Encantada is on an eight-game streak of home losses (dating back to last season), New Mexico School for the Deaf a seven-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. Tierra Encantada will take on the New Mexico School for the Deaf Roadrunners at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Neither Tierra Encantada nor New Mexico School for the Deaf posted many points in their last games, so it might be the defenses that decide this one.
Last Friday, Tierra Encantada was beaten by Coronado 59-5. Tierra Encantada has struggled against Coronado recently, as their game on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, winning is just a little bit easier when you work as a team to post eight more assists than your opponent, a fact New Mexico School for the Deaf proved on Saturday. They took down Phoenix Day School for the Deaf 25-8. That 25-8 margin sets a new team best for New Mexico School for the Deaf this season.
New Mexico School for the Deaf's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Angelique Quinonez, who scored four points along with eight rebounds and six steals. Another player making a difference was Sirrah Wilding, who scored 12 points along with four steals.
Tierra Encantada's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for New Mexico School for the Deaf, their win bumped their record up to 4-0.
Tierra Encantada came up short against New Mexico School for the Deaf in their previous meeting on Tuesday, falling 22-12. Will Tierra Encantada have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get analysis of the match and other basketball content.
