The Independence 76ers suffered their biggest loss yet this season on Thursday. They were outmatched by Del Mar at home and fell 62-32. Independence was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-5.
Despite the loss, Independence still got an impressive performance from Ashjeet Kaur, who scored 15 points. Another player making a difference was Jodi Regondola, who scored eight points.
Del Mar's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Zoey Hinkle, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 17 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Moana Tulua, who scored 17 points along with seven assists.
Independence has been struggling recently, as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-8 record this season. As for Del Mar, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 11-7.
Independence will head out on the road to face off against Hill at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in California (Hill is ranked 768th, while Independence is ranked 776th). As for Del Mar, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Gilroy at 7:30 p.m.
