The University Trojans will head out on the road to face off against the Calvary Chapel Eagles at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. University is coming into the game on a six-game losing streak.
Last Friday, University came up short against Laguna Hills and fell 66-59.
| 12/13/24 vs Laguna Hills | 3 |
| 11/26/24 @ Beckman | 2 |
| 11/21/23 @ St. Margaret's | 2 |
| 12/02/24 @ Fountain Valley | 1 |
| 11/30/24 vs Huntington Beach | 1 |
Despite their defeat, University saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Isaac Evans, who dropped a double-double on 22 points and ten rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. The dominant performance also gave Evans a new career-high in blocks (three). Another player making a difference was Shervin Moarrefian, who posted 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 matchups dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, it was a Battle of the Birds when Calvary Chapel challenged California on Friday. Calvary Chapel enjoyed a cozy 78-61 win over California. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Eagles as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
University's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Calvary Chapel, their win bumped their record up to 3-8.
University came up short against Calvary Chapel when the teams last played back in November of 2023, falling 70-60. Can University avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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