Murray was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were outmatched by the Farmington Phoenix and fell 47-19. The Spartans were not able to make up for their loss to the Phoenix from their previous meeting back in November of 2024.
Murray lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Aracelli Posada, who posted eight points and five steals. She continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played.
Ellie Dorius had another great game (as she tends to do), going 5-for-7 on her way to 10 points and six steals for Farmington. Dorius is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as she's posted one of at least 56% in the last five games she's played. Olive Wayland was another key player, putting up nine points and three steals.
Murray's defeat dropped their record down to 7-6. As for Farmington, they pushed their record up to 9-3 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home.
Looking ahead, Murray will square off against Highland at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Farmington, they will challenge Lone Peak at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Phoenix's defense better be ready for this one: the Knights have averaged an impressive 50.6 points per game this season.
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