Saddleback extended their losing streak to six on Wednesday, dropping them down to 6-13. They were dealt a 105-77 defeat at the hands of the California Condors. The Roadrunners were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 53-27.
When it comes to explaining why Saddleback lost, don't look at Jayden Carter. Despite the final result, he went 12-for-13 on his way to 26 points and five rebounds. That was a full 33.8% of the Roadrunners' points, marking the third time in a row Carter has posted more than a third of the team's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Christopher Trotter, who put up 16 points in addition to seven assists and three steals.
As for California, they pushed their record up to 11-7 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six contests by 20 points or more this season.
California was led to victory by Jair Linares and Aham Nwosu. Linares shot 71% from the field en route to 26 points and four steals, while Nwosu almost dropped a double-double with 23 points and nine boards. The game was Nwosu's eighth in a row with at least 15 points. Andy Rodriguez was another key player, putting up 13 points and six assists.
Saddleback has already played their next matchup, a 65-48 loss against Estancia on the 13th. As for California, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, an 84-39 victory against El Rancho on the 9th.
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