Mission Viejo lost against University back in November of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Mission Viejo Diablos took a 49-36 hit to the loss column at the hands of the University Trojans. That's two games in a row now that the Diablos have lost by exactly 13 points.
Despite the loss, Mission Viejo still got an impressive performance from Angelique Wright, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 14 rebounds. Maria Isabella Valencia was another key player, scoring four points along with five rebounds and two steals.
Even though they lost, Mission Viejo smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in six consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Ai Miyano was nothing short of spectacular for University: she made all 6 shots she took racking up 17 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Selin Haytoglu, who made all 5 shots she took racking up 10 points.
Mission Viejo's defeat was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-2. As for University, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.
Mission Viejo wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 39-14 win against Capistrano Valley on the 21st. University has also already played their next game, a 29-27 loss against Laguna Hills on the 21st.
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