The Pacific Collegiate Pumas and the Crystal Springs Uplands Gryphons squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but sadly the Pacific Collegiate Pumas had to settle for second. They were beaten by the Gryphons 67-29. Pacific Collegiate was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 47-17.
Crystal Springs Uplands got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Raelyn Dela cruz out in front who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 14 steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Dela cruz has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Maile Bateman, who scored 14 points along with seven assists and five steals.
Pacific Collegiate has not been sharp recently as the team has lost ten of their last 12 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-11 record this season. As for Crystal Springs Uplands, they pushed their record up to 9-12 with that victory, which was their third straight at home.
Pacific Collegiate does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Crystal Springs Uplands, they will square off against Castilleja at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Castilleja will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Crystal Springs Uplands surely won't give up without a fight.
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