Nixon couldn't quite beat United on Tuesday, but the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 28-point loss they were dealt last Saturday. The Nixon Mustangs fell just short of the United Longhorns by a score of 73-71. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Mustangs have suffered since December 20, 2023.
Nixon lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Mason Vela, who went 10 for 22 en route to 24 points. Another player making a difference was Uli Torres, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds.
Nixon's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for United, with the victory, they broke their six-game losing streak and moved their record to 1-2.
Nixon will square off against Marshall at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday. As for United, they will challenge Martin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. United has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 211 points over their last three matches.
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