Runge lost against Nixon-Smiley back in November of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Yellowjackets took a blow against the Mustangs, falling 50-19.
Grace Gomez was nothing short of spectacular for Nixon-Smiley: she went 9-for-16 on her way to 19 points and six steals. Those 19 points gave Gomez a new career-high. Ruby Mendez was another key player, shooting 83% from the field to rack up 12 points along with five boards and four steals.
Runge's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Nixon-Smiley, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Coincidentally, Runge and Nixon-Smiley will both be playing Industrial the next time they take the court. The Mustangs will head out to face the Cobras at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, while the Yellowjackets will head out to face them at 10:30 a.m. on Friday.
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