Pomona is on a five-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Ganesha a 16-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck will change on Tuesday. The Pomona Red Devils will host the Ganesha Giants at 6:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Pomona is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against Edgewood on Thursday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Pomona was beaten by Edgewood 68-24. The Red Devils were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 45-11.
01/09/25 @ Edgewood | 12 |
12/16/24 vs Diamond Ranch | 6 |
12/18/24 vs Garey | 3 |
12/17/24 @ Bassett | 3 |
01/07/25 @ La Puente | 2 |
Loss or not, Pomona got some senior leadership from Matthew Medina and Alex Mejia. Medina posted 12 points, while Mejia put up six points along with 12 rebounds and three blocks. Those 12 points set a new season-high mark for Medina. The team also got some help courtesy of Carmine Carrillo, who had five points and 12 rebounds.
Even though they lost, Pomona smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Ganesha had to suffer through a 87-32 loss at the hands of Bassett.
Pomona's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Ganesha, their loss dropped their record down to 0-14.
Everything came up roses for Pomona against Ganesha in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, as the team secured a 65-22 win. Does Pomona have another victory up their sleeve, or will Ganesha turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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