Cobre hasn't had much luck against Socorro recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Cobre Indians will venture away from home to take on the Socorro Warriors at 5:30 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with three losses in a row, Cobre turned things around against Hot Springs on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Tigers by a score of 63-53.
Socorro fell on hard times earlier this season, but after back-to-back victories it seems like their luck might finally be changing. They managed a 33-27 win over Hatch Valley on Tuesday.
Socorro's win came from a few key players Cobre will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jazmine Alvarado, who posted 15 points in addition to seven steals and six boards. Her evening made it five games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Ariana Crespin, who earned seven points along with 14 rebounds and seven steals.
Socorro's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-17. As for Cobre, their record is now 9-11.
Cobre came up short against Socorro in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, falling 48-36. Can Cobre avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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