Nevada Union is on a five-game streak of home losses, Granite Bay a five-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck will change on Saturday. The Nevada Union Miners will host the Granite Bay Grizzlies at 4:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Last Wednesday, Nevada Union came up short against Roseville and fell 39-29. While the Miners didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Tigers 8-0 in the first quarter.
Despite their defeat, Nevada Union saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Elle Conway, who posted eight points and seven boards, was perhaps the best of all. Ava Ban was another key player, putting up five points and seven rebounds.
Even though they lost, Nevada Union smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 11 consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Granite Bay was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 45-40 to Rocklin.
Granite Bay's loss dropped their record down to 6-11. As for Nevada Union, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-11.
Nevada Union took a serious blow against Granite Bay in their previous matchup back in November of 2023, falling 85-42. Will Nevada Union have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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