The Nixon Mustangs will be defending their home-court for the first time this season they go up against the United Longhorns at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hopefully Nixon focused on turnovers this week as the team gave up 21 on Saturday.
Nixon is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after starting their season on the road. They had to suffer through a 76-48 loss at the hands of Alexander. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Mustangs have suffered since December 15, 2023.
Nixon might have lost, but man, Uli Torres was a machine: he dropped a double-double on 19 points and 11 rebounds. Torres' afternoon made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Vela, who earned 11 points plus two steals.
Meanwhile, United couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell 70-63 to East Central on Saturday. The Longhorns' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it five in a row dating back to last season.
Nixon didn't have too much breathing room in their match against United in their previous meeting back in November of 2023, but they still walked away with a 61-56 win. Does Nixon have another victory up their sleeve, or will United turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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