Thunderbird extended their losing streak to five on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-5. They took a 60-53 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mingus Marauders. The Titans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Marauders apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2024.
Several Titans players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Joel Fungafatt, who posted eight points and six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Carson Canter, who had ten points.
As for Mingus, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-2. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.8 points over those games.
Mingus found their leader in sophomore Xavier Ayala, who scored 21 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Ayala has scored all season. Ricky Villalobos was another key player, putting up 12 points and three steals.
Looking ahead, Thunderbird will head out to take on Dysart at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Titans' defense better be ready for this one: the Demons have averaged an impressive 58.1 points per game this season. As for Mingus, they will be playing in front of their home fans against ALA - Queen Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Marauders will need to watch out since the Patriots have now posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
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