The Tulia Hornets's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their 12th straight loss. They lost to Dalhart on the road by a decisive 61-42 margin. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Tulia in their matchups with Dalhart: they've now lost five in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Tulia lost, one person who can't be blamed is Zaiden Jalomo. Despite the final result, he scored 25 points along with six steals. Another player making a difference was Diego Trevino, who scored eight points.
Tulia has traveled a rocky road recently having lost 14 of their last 15 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-21 record this season. As for Dalhart, their victory bumped their record up to 12-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tulia will take on Bushland at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Tulia is coming into the contest with nine straight defeats at home, meaning Bushland will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. Dalhart will take on Canadian at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Canadian will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Dalhart surely won't give up without a fight.
