Rocky Ford was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They lost 75-53 to the Swink Lions. The game was a close 34-33 at the break, but unfortunately for the Meloneers it sure didn't stay that way.

Isaiah Vazquez-Gallegos
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When it comes to explaining why Rocky Ford lost, don't look at Isaiah Vazquez-Gallegos. Despite the final result, he almost dropped a double-double with 22 points and nine boards. Vazquez-Gallegos has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last four times he's played. Shayne Gonzales was another key player, putting up 13 points and five rebounds.
Swink's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Landon Mills, who dropped a double-double with 19 points and 12 boards. What's more, Mills posted three assists, the most he's had since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Nate Cabrera, who shot 50% from the field en route to 21 points along with six rebounds and five steals.
Rocky Ford's defeat dropped their record down to 3-18. As for Swink, with the victory, they broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 5-13.
Rocky Ford didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 50-44 loss against Swink on the 28th. As for Swink, they have also already played their next match, a 66-50 win against Calhan on the 19th.
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