La Jolla lost against University City back in January of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The La Jolla Vikings came up short against the University City Centurions, falling 74-49. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Vikings have suffered since December 21, 2023.
Leo Hawkinson
| 01/28/25 @ University City | 16 |
| 01/24/25 vs Coronado | 15 |
| 01/21/25 vs Madison | 22 |
When it comes to explaining why La Jolla lost, don't look at Leo Hawkinson. Despite the final result, he posted 16 points. Hawkinson's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Carson Diehl, who had four points and 11 boards.
It was another big night for Dylan Griffin, who went 16 of 23 en route to 38 points along with eight rebounds and three steals for University City. Griffin is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 15 or more in the last seven games he's played. Roman Murallo also deserves some recognition as he posted his first assist of the season.
La Jolla has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 15-7 record this season. As for University City, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 11-10.
La Jolla will welcome Canyon Hills at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. La Jolla is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 56.8 points per game this season. As for University City, they are taking a road trip to challenge Cathedral Catholic at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Cathedral Catholic also hasn't been messing around on offense: they've averaged 74.6 points per game.
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