El Capitan's game on Friday was all tied up 23-23 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They fell 60-50 to the Atwater Falcons. The Gauchos were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Falcons earlier this season, when they won 58-49.
When it comes to explaining why El Capitan lost, don't look at Diego Ultreras. Despite the final result, he posted 16 points and five assists. Another player making a difference was Elias Ruiz, who scored seven points and five assists.
El Capitan's defeat dropped their record down to 16-9. As for Atwater, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which somehow still isn't as good as their 21-5 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. El Capitan will square off against Golden Valley at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday. El Capitan is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 60.4 points per game this season. As for Atwater, they will take on Merced at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Atwater has won three straight at home, while Merced won six straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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