Taos had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They were the clear victor by an 83-63 margin over the Aztec Tigers on Saturday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Taos also won the last time the pair played back in December of 2023.
Malakhai Ely had a dynamite game for Taos, going 9 for 14 en route to 21 points plus six rebounds and two blocks. Another player making a difference was Roman Quintana, who posted 13 points plus six steals.
Taos smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in January.
Aztec is on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Taos Tigers take on the Capital Jaguars at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Aztec, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Montezuma-Cortez at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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