Italy lost against Clifton back in December of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Italy Gladiators received a blow as they fell 48-30 to the Clifton Cubs. The Gladiators have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
When it comes to explaining why Italy lost, don't look at Tatum Box. Despite the final result, she almost dropped a double-double on 18 points and nine rebounds. Hannah Scott was another key player, scoring four points in addition to five rebounds and three blocks.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Clifton to victory, but perhaps none more so than Delilah Martinez, who went 5 for 11 en route to 10 points plus seven rebounds and seven steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Addison Martin, who had 13 points along with three steals.
Italy now has a losing record at 1-2.
Italy will venture away from home to square off against Coolidge at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Clifton, they will welcome Bosqueville at 6:15 p.m. on Monday. Clifton is out to stop a three-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season.
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