Cibola and Rincon/University squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Cibola had to settle for second. They were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 48-47 to the Rincon/University Rangers. While the Raiders didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Rangers 15-11 in the first quarter.
Mariana Vega
| 02/20/25 @ Rincon/University | 12 |
| 02/13/25 vs Gila Ridge | 10 |
| 02/06/25 vs San Luis | 10 |
| 01/31/25 vs Kofa | 10 |
| 01/28/25 vs Browne | 15 |
| + 17 more games |
Despite the loss, Cibola still got an impressive performance from Mariana Vega, who dropped a double-double with 19 points and 12 rebounds. Vega has been hot for a while, having posted ten or more boards the last 22 times she's played. Jaida Bosch was another key player, putting up 11 points.
Even though they lost, Cibola smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in five consecutive games.
Leila O'Dowd was her usual excellent self, dropping a double-double with 30 points and 13 rebounds for Rincon/University. That makes it three consecutive games in which O'Dowd has scored at least a third of Rincon/University's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Sabrina Wexler, who posted nine points along with six boards and five assists.
Cibola's loss dropped their record down to 18-9. As for Rincon/University, they pushed their record up to 20-8 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home.
Cibola does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Rincon/University, they are taking a road trip to square off against Hamilton at 7:00 p.m. on February 27th.
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