After flying high against Heights last Friday, Tomas came back down to earth. The Gators fell 50-37 to the Pearland Oilers on Thursday.
Tomas' defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Alana Howard, who dropped a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds, and Odion Otoijaghale, who shot 78% from the field en route to 14 points along with six boards and six steals.
Pearland's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Leigha Bolar, who posted seven points and ten boards. Bolar is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as she's posted one of at least 60% in the last three games she's played. Anita Nwosu also deserves some recognition as she posted her first block of the season.
Tomas' loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Pearland, their record now sits at 3-1.
Tomas wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 51-36 defeat against Cypress Woods on the 13th. As for Pearland, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 73-18 win against Fort Bend Dulles on the 14th.
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