The University Prep Jaguars will challenge the Sultana Sultans at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. University Prep's defense has only allowed 28.6 points per game this season, so Sultana's offense will have their work cut out for them.
University Prep is headed into the game after thoroughly thrashing Big Bear: they outscored them in every quarter. University Prep was the clear victor by a 41-16 margin over Big Bear on Friday. The Jaguars have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight contests by 20 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, Sultana was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They were dealt a 77-25 defeat at the hands of Burroughs. While losing is never fun, the Sultans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 945th, while the Burros are ranked 346th).
University Prep will have to contain Daphne Lopez as she made an impact in Sultana's last game. She posted five points.
University Prep's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-5. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 27.3 points per game. As for Sultana, their loss dropped their record down to 7-15.
University Prep came up short against Sultana when the teams last played back in November of 2021, falling 39-32. Can University Prep avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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