It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but University City had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged out the San Diego Cavers 53-51. This was a revenge game for the Centurions: when they faced off against the Cavers back in January, they had to take a 65-39 defeat.
Topanga Tusantoso
| 02/19/25 vs San Diego | 17 |
| 12/18/24 @ La Jolla | 15 |
| 12/14/24 vs Grossmont | 15 |
| 12/13/23 @ Maranatha Christian | 15 |
| 11/17/23 vs Vincent Memorial | 15 |
University City's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Topanga Tusantoso, who went 7-for-15 en route to 17 points and five steals. The dominant performance gave Tusantoso a new career-high in points. Kami Demara was another key player, putting up 15 points along with five steals and four blocks.
University City smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in four consecutive matchups.
San Diego's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mackenzie Nitzel, who posted eight points and 18 rebounds. Nitzel has been hot recently, having posted 11 or more boards the last four times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Seniaah Simms, who scored eight points and 20 rebounds.
University City's record is now 13-15. As for San Diego, they now have a losing record of 13-14.
Coming up, University City will square off against Bishop's at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. San Diego does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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