Pacifica had lost ten straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 3-5 to make it 11. They had to suffer through an 80-21 loss at the hands of the Ventura Cougars. The Tritons were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 45-12.
As for Ventura, the win was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-1. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven games by 20 points or more this season.
Ventura's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kailee Staniland, who made all 6 shots she took from beyond the arc racking up 30 points and five assists. That makes it five consecutive games in which Staniland has scored at least a third of the Cougars' points. Brinley Anderson was another key player, going 8-for-12 en route to 20 points in addition to six boards and three steals.
Pacifica didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 53-34 defeat against Newbury Park on the 17th. Ventura and Valencia will compete for holiday cheer at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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