After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Burbank, Sam Houston was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They managed a 55-49 victory over the Brackenridge Eagles. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Hurricanes as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Despite the loss, Brackenridge saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jude Mendez went 6 of 12 on his way to 20 points and three steals. The matchup was Mendez's third in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Aiden Ramos, who posted nine points and seven boards.
Sam Houston's victory bumped their record up to 6-21. As for Brackenridge, they have also been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-25 record this season.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Fox Tech the next time they take the court. Brackenridge will host Fox Tech at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, while Sam Houston will head out to face them at 5:00 p.m. on February 4th.
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