The Santiago Cavaliers's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Wednesday after their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of Temple City by a score of 42-39.
Temple City's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kristi Huynh led the charge by scoring 17 points along with four steals. The matchup was Huynh's fourth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Tallulah Trieu, who scored eight points along with 14 rebounds and six assists.
Santiago's loss was their fourth straight on the road, which bumped their record down to 1-9. That rough patch could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 28.3 points per game. As for Temple City, they now have a winning record of 8-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Santiago won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Tustin at 5:00 p.m. on December 21st. Temple City will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Eagle Rock at 3:30 p.m. on January 8, 2024.
