The matchup between Metro Tech and Alhambra on Tuesday hardly resembled the 1-0 effort from their previous meeting. The Metro Tech Knights lost 64-44 to the Alhambra Lions. The defeat leaves the Knights without a win on the season.
Metro Tech's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Yahir Monroy, who posted seven points along with ten boards and six steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Malachi Ivy, who went 6 of 9 on his way to 15 points and six rebounds.
Knights
| 12/17/24 vs Alhambra | 44-64 |
| 12/13/24 @ Fairfax | 43-69 |
| 12/12/24 @ North | 46-79 |
| 12/10/24 vs Carl Hayden Community | 20-86 |
| 12/04/24 vs Glendale | 45-63 |
| + 7 more games |
Even though they lost, Metro Tech smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive board total in three consecutive games.
Metro Tech's defeat dropped their record down to 0-11. As for Alhambra, with the win, they broke their 18-game losing streak and moved their record to 1-11.
Metro Tech wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, an 84-44 loss against Agua Fria on the 18th. As for Alhambra, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Central at 7:00 p.m. on January 6, 2025.
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