The Needles Mustangs put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past GV Christian 81-47 at home. Needles has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 19 matches by 21 points or more this season.
Needles' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Xavier Russell, who scored 16 points along with five rebounds. Russell hasn't dropped below 16 points for seven straight games. Talon Paget was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 18 points and ten rebounds.
Needles used a slightly different lineup for their bout with GV Christian. And. The pair took full advantage of the opportunity: Barrios Holmes scored four points along with six rebounds, while he scored eight points.
GV Christian's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Terrance Turner, who scored 14 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Nick Madsen, who scored 11 points along with seven rebounds.
Needles' win was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 26-0. As for GV Christian, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-13.
Needles will head out on the road to take on Lake Mead Academy at 4:30 a.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Needles' favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last 23 matches. As for GV Christian, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Southeast Career Tech at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. GV Christian is facing Southeast Career Tech at the right time seeing as Southeast Career Tech is stuck on a 13-game losing streak.
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