Lubbock lost against Monterey back in February, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Lubbock Westerners were outmatched by the Monterey Plainsmen and fell 74-43. The Westerners were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 45-17.
It was another big night for Aaliyah Chavez, who dropped a double-double on 48 points and 12 boards for Monterey. Chavez's evening made it 19 games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Johnson Ari, who posted eight points in addition to six rebounds and five blocks.
Lubbock has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season. As for Monterey, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 18-2.
Lubbock will welcome Amarillo at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Amarillo will roll in looking for their 14th straight win, something Lubbock surely won't give up without a fight. As for Monterey, they will venture away from home to face off against Tascosa at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Tascosa has won seven straight at home, while Monterey won 12 straight on the road dating back to last season), something that'll have to change.
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