Albuquerque typically has all the answers at home, but on Saturday La Cueva proved too difficult a challenge. They managed a 46-42 win over the Albuquerque Bulldogs. This was a revenge game for the Bears: when they faced off against the Bulldogs back in January, they had to take a 44-41 loss.
Jordyn Dyer
| 02/15/25 @ Albuquerque | 16 |
| 02/13/25 @ Capital | 18 |
| 02/10/25 @ Eldorado | 21 |
| 02/07/25 vs Sandia | 27 |
| 02/05/25 vs Manzano | 21 |
| + 6 more games |
La Cueva's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jordyn Dyer, who posted 16 points along with eight rebounds and four steals. The matchup was Dyer's 11th in a row with at least 16 points. Paz Romero was another key player, going 6-for-14 on her way to 17 points.
La Cueva smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Albuquerque only seven offensive boards.
Albuquerque's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Abby Pavia, who scored 19 points. Pavia has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last seven times she's played. Another player making a difference was Zaiyah Hawley, who put up eight points and four steals.
La Cueva's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 17-6. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.3 points over those games. As for Albuquerque, the loss was their first at home , dropping their record down to 18-5.
La Cueva has already played their next contest, a 54-35 victory against Santa Fe on the 18th. As for Albuquerque, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 67-44 win against Rio Grande on the 19th.
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