Grant and Sierra Pacific squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Grant had to settle for second. They took a 66-61 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Sierra Pacific Golden Bears. While losing is never fun, the Pacers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 187th, while the Golden Bears are ranked 35th).
Asia Washington
| 03/04/25 @ Sierra Pacific | 23 |
| 02/25/25 @ Atwater | 9 |
| 02/20/25 vs Del Oro | 16 |
| 02/18/25 vs Rocklin | 13 |
| 02/14/25 vs Cordova | 16 |
| + 28 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Grant lost, don't look at Asia Washington. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double with 34 points and 23 boards. Washington is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in each of the last 33 games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Nerissa Hamilton, who posted 12 points and three steals.
Even though they lost, Grant smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 21 consecutive contests.
Sierra Pacific got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Apajok Ayuen out in front who scored 18 points. Nyang Ayuen was another key player, putting up 13 points and seven boards.
Grant dropped their record down to 20-11 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road. As for Sierra Pacific, the win was the ninth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 24-8.
Grant does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Sierra Pacific, they have already played their next matchup, a 74-63 victory against Atwater on the 6th.
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