After a string of 11 wins, United South's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They fell just short of the Vela Sabercats by a score of 47-45. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Panthers have suffered since December 19, 2023.
Vela's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jordan Bustamante led the charge by almost dropping a double-double on 13 points and nine rebounds. What's more, Bustamante also racked up four offensive rebounds, the most he's had since back in November of 2023. Noah Lopez was another key player, earning 11 points plus six rebounds and three steals.
United South's loss dropped their record down to 11-2. As for Vela, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 15-3.
United South has already played their next match, a 57-50 victory against Flour Bluff on the 6th. As for Vela, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 56-29 win against Laredo LBJ on the 6th.
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