Downey had lost four straight on the road, but on Saturday they dropped down to 4-12 to make it five. They fell just short of the Livermore Cowboys by a score of 40-38. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cowboys apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2024.
As for Livermore, the win got them back to even at 4-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since December 11, 2024.
Livermore's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Sofia Mahmood led the charge by dropping a double-double with 13 points and 11 boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Abigail Bocage, who posted seven points.
Downey will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on River Islands at 6:00 p.m. on January 6, 2026. As for Livermore, they are taking a road trip to face off against Carondelet at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cowboys will need to watch out since the Cougars have now posted at least 55 points in their last seven games.
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