Rodriguez is 0-10 against Vanden since February of 2020 but things could change on Thursday. The Rodriguez Mustangs will welcome the Vanden Vikings at 7:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
On Tuesday, Rodriguez was beaten by Sacramento 57-29. The Mustangs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Vanden entered their matchup against Acalanes on Saturday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Vanden came up short against Acalanes, falling 72-49. While losing is never fun, the Vikings can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 125th, while the Dons are ranked ninth).
Rodriguez will need to focus on slowing down Kimora Akira Snell, one of several Vanden players who made an impact when they last played. She posted ten points and six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of La'Miracle Lebon, who had 12 points.
Even though they lost, Vanden smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 24 consecutive games.
Vanden's defeat dropped their record down to 18-9. As for Rodriguez, their loss dropped their record down to 9-15.
Rodriguez was dealt a bruising 96-28 defeat at the hands of Vanden in their previous meeting back in January. Will Rodriguez have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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