Malibu was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against the Fillmore Flashes, falling 52-31. The Sharks were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Flashes apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
Fillmore's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lucy Murillo, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 14 rebounds. Murillo is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last ten games she's played. Another player making a difference was Yaneli Landin, who went 5 for 11 en route to 12 points along with eight rebounds and five steals.
Malibu's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Fillmore, their record now sits at 9-18.
Malibu will face off against Nordhoff at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Nordhoff will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Malibu surely won't give up without a fight. Fillmore does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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