The Animas Panthers's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their third straight loss. They were outmatched by Cliff at home and fell 58-28. Animas has struggled against Cliff recently, as their contest on Thursday was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why Animas lost, one person who can't be blamed is Tallon Marble. Despite the final result, he scored 12 points.
Animas has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-13 record this season. As for Cliff, they pushed their record up to 14-1 with that win, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Animas will play host again and welcome Magdalena, where tip off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Magdalena presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Animas in New Mexico (Magdalena is ranked 25th, while Animas is ranked 145th). As for Cliff, they will look to defend their home court on Saturday against Quemado at 5:30 p.m. Quemado will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
