University extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 19 on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-14. They took a blow against the Point Loma Pointers, falling 56-10. The Trojans were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 39-4.
As for Point Loma, their win bumped their record up to 8-6. Given their advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 543rd, while University is ranked 1140th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Point Loma's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Hannah Smith led the charge by dropping a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Smith a new career-high in assists (five). Magnolia Conquest was another key player, shooting 64% from the field to rack up 17 points along with five boards and four steals.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. University will square off against Tustin at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Point Loma, they will be playing at home against Mira Mesa at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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