The Del Mar Dons will head out on the road to take on the Aptos Mariners at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
With a playoff game on the line, Del Mar rose to the challenge on Saturday. They came out on top against the Bruins by a score of 41-29. The win made it back-to-back wins for Del Mar.
Del Mar's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Moana Tulua, who scored 15 points along with seven steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Arseama Kibrom, who scored 15 points along with five assists and five rebounds.
Meanwhile, Aptos waltzed into their game last Saturday with two straight wins but they left with three. They walked away with a 46-36 victory over Santa Cruz.
Aptos got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Abby Sherwood out in front who scored 11 points along with seven rebounds and six blocks. Sherwood hasn't dropped below two blocks for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Gabby Wickham, who scored 11 points along with eight assists and five rebounds.
Del Mar is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 14 matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 17-9 record this season. Aptos' record now sits at 18-8.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Del Mar have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 37.9 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Aptos struggles in that department as they've been averaging 32.2 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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