Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Lake Havasu). The stars were shining brightly for them in a 48-33 win over the Verrado Vipers on Monday. The Knights have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Vipers, too.
12/16/24 @ Verrado | 7 |
11/27/23 @ Verrado | 6 |
11/20/24 @ Sierra Linda | 6 |
12/05/24 vs Mohave | 5 |
12/03/24 @ Willow Canyon | 4 |
Lake Havasu's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Vivian Velazquez, who posted seven points in addition to ten steals and five rebounds. That's the most points Velazquez has posted since back in November of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Gabby Nieblas, who had nine points along with eight boards and five steals.
Lake Havasu smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive rebounds in seven consecutive matchups.
Lake Havasu now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Verrado, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lake Havasu will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Independence at 7:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025. Lake Havasu has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. Verrado also won't see the court for a while: their next contest is against Paradise Valley at 7:00 p.m. on January 9, 2025.
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