It was a proper cat-fight when Don Pedro challenged Vanguard College Prep on Thursday. The Panthers were outmatched by the Lions and fell 95-9. The Panthers have struggled against the Lions recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.
Vanguard College Prep's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Nathan Muriithi led the charge by dropping a double-double with 23 points and 12 boards. Muriithi also grabbed three steals, which is notable because the Lions are undefeated when he posts at least three steals, but 9-10 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Gustavo Mora, who shot 53% from the field to rack up 24 points and four steals.
Don Pedro's defeat dropped their record down to 0-11. As for Vanguard College Prep, they pushed their record up to 12-10 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home.
Looking ahead, Don Pedro will welcome Tioga at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Panthers will be up against the Timberwolves' rather soft defense (which has allowed 62.44 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Vanguard College Prep, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Delta Charter at 6:30 p.m. on February 2.
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