Basketball Recap: Isaac Evans' Big Game Can't Quite Lead University over Laguna Hills

University was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They took a 66-59 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Laguna Hills Hawks. The Trojans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hawks apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February.

University's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Isaac Evans, who dropped a double-double on 22 points and ten rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Evans a new career-high in blocks (three). Shervin Moarrefian was another key player, putting up 17 points and four steals.

Even though they lost, University smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in ten consecutive matches dating back to last season.

Laguna Hills got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jackson Burnham out in front who posted 24 points along with eight boards and three blocks. Burnham's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Cyrus Yusuf, who put up 21 points in addition to five assists and five boards.

University's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Laguna Hills, their win bumped their record up to 7-5.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. University will venture away from home to face off against Calvary Chapel at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. University is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.1 points per game this season. As for Laguna Hills, they are taking a road trip to challenge Portola at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.