Zuni was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 50-43 to the Thoreau Hawks. The Thunderbirds were probably out for revenge after losing 59-57 to them when the teams met back in February of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
| 01/24/25 @ Thoreau | 12 |
| 01/22/25 @ Crownpoint | 12 |
| 01/18/25 @ Navajo Prep | 9 |
| 01/17/25 vs Wingate | 23 |
Zuni's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ty'Shawn Nieto, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 12 boards. Nieto is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down nine or more in the last four games he's played. Dominick Lonjose was another key player, putting up eight points.
Zuni's loss dropped their record down to 10-8. As for Thoreau, they pushed their record up to 9-8 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Zuni has already played their next game, a 63-34 victory against Newcomb on the 29th. As for Thoreau, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 65-58 win against Wingate on the 29th.
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