The Webber Trojans just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Sandoval Blackhawks at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Webber took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 48-46 victory over Christopher. While the Trojans didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-26), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Meanwhile, Sandoval entered their tilt with Red Hill last Saturday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They blew past the Salukis 53-33. The Blackhawks have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matches by 20 points or more this season.
Sandoval's win came from a few key players Webber will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jenna Howell, who went 6 of 12 on her way to 15 points along with six assists and six steals. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 2.1 steals per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Amiya Ray, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 12 boards.
Sandoval was working as a unit and finished the game with 16 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Sandoval's win bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Webber, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 6-3.
Webber skirted past Sandoval 46-43 when the teams last played back in February. Does Webber have another victory up their sleeve, or will Sandoval turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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