Marquez had to start their season on the road on Wednesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. The match between them and the Dorsey Dons didn't end well, with the Marquez Gladiators falling 64-47. The Gladiators were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Dons apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
Defeat or not, Marquez got some senior leadership from Julian Nunez and Cravon Charles. Nunez went 8 for 19 on his way to 20 points and eight rebounds, while Charles posted 16 points and eight rebounds. Charles is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
Gladiators
| 12/04/24 @ Dorsey | 47-64 |
| 02/14/24 vs Verdugo Hills | 71-81 |
Even though they lost, Marquez smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 13 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Dorsey's victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
Marquez didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 67-40 loss against Artesia on the 6th. As for Dorsey, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 55-52 win against Los Angeles on the 6th.
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