On Tuesday, the Saginaw Rough Riders lost to the Mesquite Skeeters at home by a 67-52 margin. While losing is never fun, the Rough Riders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 591st, while the Skeeters are ranked 283rd).
| 12/17/24 vs Mesquite | 4 |
| 11/09/24 vs Mansfield | 3 |
| 11/19/24 vs Boswell | 1 |
| 11/08/24 @ Richland | 1 |
Despite the loss, Saginaw still got an impressive performance from Eugene Roseberry, who posted 12 points along with eight rebounds and three steals. The dominant performance also gave Roseberry a new career-high in assists (four). Amar'E Castleberry was another key player, going 6 for 14 on his way to 14 points.
Even though they lost, Saginaw smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
Saginaw's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-10. As for Mesquite, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-5.
Saginaw will venture away from home to challenge Azle at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Mesquite, they will host Cedar Hill at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Mesquite has won six straight at home dating back to last season, while Cedar Hill won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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