Marquez was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 57-52 heartbreaker at the hands of the Wilson Mules. The Gladiators were probably out for revenge after losing 49-36 to them when the teams met back in December of 2021, then they'll just have to keep looking.
When it comes to explaining why Marquez lost, don't look at Cravon Charles. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 14 points and 14 boards. Andres Barajas was another key player, putting up 11 points.
Gladiators
| 12/09/24 vs Wilson | 52-57 |
| 12/06/24 vs Artesia | 40-67 |
| 12/04/24 @ Dorsey | 47-64 |
| 02/14/24 vs Verdugo Hills | 71-81 |
Even though they lost, Marquez smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in 15 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Wilson's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jaydon Fragoso, who posted 11 points and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Jason Limias, who put up 12 points and four steals.
Marquez's record now sits at 0-3. As for Wilson, they moved to 4-6 with that win, which also ended their five-game losing streak.
Marquez didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 71-54 loss against Ayala on the 12th. As for Wilson, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 55-33 victory against Edgewood on the 11th.
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