Manzano hadn't done well against Eldorado recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Manzano Monarchs came out on top in a nail-biter against the Eldorado Golden Eagles, sneaking past 53-50. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Monarchs have posted since January 29, 2024.
Manzano is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 12 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 9-7 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.6 points per game. As for Eldorado, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Manzano has already played their next contest (against Santa Fe), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. Eldorado has also has no score uploaded for their next matchup, this one against La Cueva.
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