After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Kermit, Lovington was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They secured a 57-51 W over the Sundown Roughnecks.
Lovington's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Donnivan Gomez, who shot 43% from the field on his way to 14 points along with eight rebounds and four steals. What's more, Gomez posted three assists, the most he's had since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Kingston Goodrich, who put up seven points and five boards.
Lovington smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds every time they've taken the court this season.
Lovington's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Sundown, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Coming up, Lovington and Fort Stockton will face off at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday without much rest, having both just played. The Panthers will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Wildcats surely won't give up without a fight. As for Sundown, they will square off against Tahoka at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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