The Nueva School unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They were outmatched by the Mercy Bears at home and fell 53-23. The Mavericks have struggled against the Bears recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Several Mavericks players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Julia Randolph, who earned six points plus eight rebounds and two blocks. Randolph is on a roll when it comes to blocks, as she's now posted two or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Siana Kapoor, who earned six points.
Even though they lost, The Nueva School smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 14 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
The Nueva School will look to defend their home court on Friday against Crystal Springs Uplands at 5:30 p.m. As for Mercy, they are taking a road trip to face off against University Prep Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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