Southwest lost to Varela back in December of 2025 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Eagles took a 42-38 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Vipers. While the Eagles didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Vipers 8-4 in the first quarter.
Varela's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Alex Perez, who went 6-for-12 on his way to 18 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals. Perez is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last 17 games he's played. Roman Camejo was another key player, putting up six points and five steals.
Southwest has been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-17 record this season. As for Varela, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season.
Southwest does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Varela has already played their next game (against Killian), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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