After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Williams Field, Rincon/University was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They walked away with a 38-31 victory over the Sahuarita Mustangs. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 42-31 back in November.
Rincon/University got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Leila O'Dowd out in front who dropped a double-double on 18 points and ten boards. O'Dowd is on a roll when it comes to points, as she's now scored 15 or more in the last four games she's played. Daphne Safo was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on nine points and 14 rebounds.
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Rincon/University smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 23 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Sahuarita's loss came despite strong showings from Abby Silvester and Camila Villalobos. Silvester posted seven points and eight rebounds, while Villalobos had ten points. Another player making a difference was Jocelyn Ortega, who put up five points.
Rincon/University is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.8 points per game. As for Sahuarita, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-8.
Rincon/University didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 37-33 defeat against Pusch Ridge Christian Academy on the 27th. As for Sahuarita, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 45-38 victory against ALA - Gilbert North on the 18th.
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