West is 0-10 against St. Mary since January of 2020 but things could change on Friday. The West Wolfpack will welcome the St. Mary's Rams at 7:30 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
West is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Wednesday. They lost to Lincoln at home by a 62-44 margin. While losing is never fun, the Wolfpack can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 238th, while the Trojans are ranked seventh).
Meanwhile, St. Mary's was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a blow against Modesto Christian, falling 77-44. The Rams were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-21.
West will need focus on slowing down Jayden Hinkston, one of several St. Mary's players who made an impact when they last played. He posted 14 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Saroop Sahi, who scored six points.
West's defeat dropped their record down to 15-7. As for St. Mary's, their loss dropped their record down to 9-11.
West came up short against St. Mary's when the teams last played on January 3rd, falling 54-44. Will West have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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