Having just played yesterday, the Malibu Sharks will get right back to it and host the Nordhoff Rangers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Malibu knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past four games -- so hopefully Nordhoff likes a good challenge.
Malibu took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They claimed a resounding 83-38 victory over Lakeview Charter. The Sharks have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six matches by 23 points or more this season.
Dylan Goosen
| 02/03/25 vs Lakeview Charter | 49 |
| 01/30/25 vs Fillmore | 35 |
| 01/29/25 vs Community Charter | 42 |
| 01/27/25 @ Carpinteria | 37 |
| 01/23/25 @ Hueneme | 37 |
It was another big night for Dylan Goosen, who went 18 for 34 on his way to 49 points along with seven assists and five boards. The contest was his 30th in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Tommy Cupp, who posted 14 points.
Meanwhile, Nordhoff lost 60-36 to Channel Islands on Friday. The defeat continues a trend for the Rangers in their matchups with the Raiders: they've now lost four in a row.
Malibu will have to contain Jonathan Roman as he made an impact in Nordhoff's last game. He went 5 of 10 en route to 13 points and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Breyen Morrison, who earned four points.
Nordhoff's loss dropped their record down to 7-18. As for Malibu, their win bumped their record up to 10-8.
Keep an eye on the arc in Tuesday's game: Malibu has been dynamite from deep this season, having made 50.6% of their three-pointers per game. It's a different story for Nordhoff, though, as they've only made 24.5% of their threes this season. Given Malibu's sizable advantage in that area, Nordhoff will need to find a way to close that gap.
Malibu was taken down by Nordhoff 83-40 when the teams last played back in January of 2024. Will Malibu have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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