University lost against Palisades on January 6th and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The University Wildcats took a blow against the Palisades Dolphins, falling 59-32. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 754th, while the Dolphins are ranked 186th).
University's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jonah Hansen, who posted 15 points. Kahmron Hill was another key player, putting up six points and five rebounds.
University has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-8 record this season. As for Palisades, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight is on tap when the University Wildcats face off against the Fairfax Lions at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Fairfax knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past seven contests -- so hopefully University likes a good challenge. As for Palisades, they will take on St. Francis at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday.
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