If Manual was riding high fresh off their 82-44 takedown of Kennedy last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Manual Thunderbolts took a 61-53 hit to the loss column at the hands of the DSST: College View Wolves on Friday. It was the first time this season that the Thunderbolts let down their fans at home.
When it comes to explaining why Manual lost, don't look at Zubayr Carpenter. Despite the final result, he went 8 for 16 on his way to 19 points and six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Nigel Jones, who posted eight points in addition to nine boards and three steals.
DSST: College View got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Isaias Tomita out in front who dropped a double-double with 16 points and ten steals. Tomita is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least seven every time he's taken the court this season. Joshua Sosa was another key player, going 5 of 8 en route to 17 points along with eight rebounds and four steals.
Manual's loss dropped their record down to 9-5. As for DSST: College View, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-3.
Manual has already played their next contest, a 71-41 defeat against DSST: Green Valley Ranch on the 4th. As for DSST: College View, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 68-57 victory against DSST: Montview on the 4th.
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