Troy and Moreno Valley squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Troy had to settle for second. They fell 49-42 to the Vikings. If the Warriors were looking for revenge after losing 59-54 to the Vikings when the teams met back in December of 2016, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Moreno Valley's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Alijah Maloid, who posted eight points in addition to ten rebounds and six blocks. Maloid has been hot for a while, having posted two or more blocks the last 20 times he's played. Another player making a difference was Zyetice Hayes, who put up 14 points.
Troy has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 15-15 record this season. As for Moreno Valley, they have been performing well recently as they've won 13 of their last 17 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-8 record this season.
Troy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Moreno Valley, they will take on Buckley at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Vikings will need to watch out since the Griffins have now posted at least 55 points in their last five contests.
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