Kim/Branson came into this matchup off a tough 41-point defeat last Friday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Granada Bobcats by a score of 31-29 on Thursday. The Mustangs have struggled against the Bobcats recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the loss, Kim/Branson still got an impressive performance from Charlee Buhrle, who dropped a double-double with 16 points and ten boards. Kennedy Cranson was another key player, putting up four points in addition to seven rebounds and six steals.
Granada was led to victory by Dayzriana Quintana and Paula Aguirre. Quintana dropped a double-double with 14 points and 15 boards, while Aguirre posted six points and 11 rebounds. Quintana is becoming a predictor of Granada's success: when she posts at least ten boards the team is 6-3 (and 3-4 when she doesn't).
Kim/Branson's loss dropped their record down to 9-7. As for Granada, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 9-7.
Coincidentally, Kim/Branson and Granada will both be playing South Baca [Campo/Vilas/Pritchett] the next time they take the court. Kim/Branson will head out to face South Baca [Campo/Vilas/Pritchett] at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, while Granada will head out to face them at 3:00 p.m. on Monday.
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