This season hasn't been kind to the Bishop Conaty-Loretto Wildcats, who are still winless after their seventh game. They took a 38-34 hit to the loss column at the hands of Sacred Heart of Jesus. Bishop Conaty-Loretto was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Sacred Heart of Jesus apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2022.
Sacred Heart of Jesus' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Michelle Canete led the charge by scoring 16 points along with 9 rebounds. Xitlali Botts was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 10 points and 23 rebounds.
Bishop Conaty-Loretto's defeat was their third straight at home, which bumped their record down to 0-7. As for Sacred Heart of Jesus, their win bumped their record up to 2-5.
Bishop Conaty-Loretto will square off against Central City Value at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Central City Value presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Bishop Conaty-Loretto in California (Central City Value is ranked 339th, while Bishop Conaty-Loretto is ranked 750th). As for Sacred Heart of Jesus, they will head out on the road to face off against Paraclete at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
