The Mission College Prep Royals won the last time they faced the San Luis Obispo Tigers, and things went their way on Tuesday too. Mission College Prep came out on top against the Tigers by a score of 58-46. Given Mission College Prep's advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 188th, while the Tigers are ranked 395th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Mission College Prep got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Gwen Nelson out in front who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 11 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Nelson has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Keahi Guy, who scored 15 points along with six assists.
Mission College Prep has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 12-8 record this season. As for San Luis Obispo, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-13 record this season.
Mission College Prep will take on the Pirates at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Morro Bay will be looking to keep their nine-game home win streak alive. San Luis Obispo will take on the Bearcats at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
