Workman has enjoyed a four-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Claremont Wolfpack at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Workman has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 248 points over their last four matches.
Workman has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matches by 24 points or more this season. They were the clear victor by a 69-45 margin over Norwalk.
Workman's win on Friday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Aaron Hernandez, who dropped a triple-double on 20 points, 10 assists, and 12 steals. The game was Hernandez's ninth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Luis Saenz, who dropped a triple-double on 15 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 steals.
Meanwhile, Claremont pushed their score all the way to 57 on Saturday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell to West Covina 63-57.
Despite the defeat, Claremont saw an underclassman step up: Jaden Cardenas dropped a double-double on 22 points and 11 rebounds. Hugo Montejo was another key contributor, scoring 16 points.
Workman now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Claremont, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Workman have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 34 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Claremont struggles in that department as they've been averaging 30.3 per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Come back here after the game to get analysis of the match and other basketball content.