Basketball Recap: Emily Ham Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Southwest

Bulldogs

Margin (Wins)

12/13/24 vs Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Southwest	62
11/07/24 vs Donna North	51
12/28/24 @ Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Memorial	40
11/16/24 vs Economedes	36
01/17/25 @ Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Southwest	25

McAllen won the last time they faced Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Southwest and things went their way on Friday too. The McAllen Bulldogs put the hurt on the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Southwest Javelinas with a sharp 46-21 victory. The Bulldogs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine games by 20 points or more this season.

McAllen's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Emily Ham led the charge by going 5 of 9 on her way to 11 points and four steals. Ham has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Dariana Luna, who went 5 for 11 en route to 12 points in addition to six boards and three steals.

McAllen smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in six consecutive matchups.

McAllen's record is now 17-13. As for Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Southwest, their loss was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-16.

McAllen didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 48-24 defeat against Pioneer on the 20th. Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Southwest has also already played their next game, a 61-14 loss against Sharyland on the 20th.