Lompoc is 8-2 against Nipomo since January of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Lompoc Braves will be playing at home against the Nipomo Titans at 6:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Lompoc is headed into the match having just suffered their biggest defeat since December 21, 2023 on Thursday. They came up short against Redwood, falling 54-31. The Braves have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Tara Terrones, who posted seven points along with eight rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Jalisa Dixon, who posted seven points plus five rebounds.
Even though they lost, Lompoc smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in six consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Nipomo unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They were outmatched by Orcutt Academy at home and fell 66-26. The Titans just can't catch a break and have now endured 15 losses in a row dating back to last season.
Lompoc skirted past Nipomo 41-38 in their previous meeting back in November of 2023. Does Lompoc have another victory up their sleeve, or will Nipomo turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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