Cruz was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 36-35 to the Victoria Soto Wolves. The Dragons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wolves apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February.
Guillermo Lopez had an outrageously good game for Victoria Soto as he dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Lopez a new career-high in offensive rebounds (four). Another player making a difference was Enrique Marquez, who scored five points along with four steals.
Cruz's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
Cruz won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Lycee Francais de Chicago at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Lycee Francais de Chicago will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Cruz surely won't give up without a fight. As for Victoria Soto, they will face off against ACERO Garcia at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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