Coronado came up into this matchup off a tough 29-point defeat last Thursday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Spring Valley Grizzlies by a score of 47-45 on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Cougars have suffered since December 27, 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Coronado lost, don't look at Scarlet Lopez. Despite the final result, she went 5 for 7 on her way to 16 points and four steals. Another player making a difference was Gabrielle Zimmerman, who posted eight points and five rebounds.
It was another big night for Mia Ervin, who went 7 of 13 en route to 20 points in addition to eight boards and three steals for Spring Valley. Ervin is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Brie Ruiz, who scored seven points.
Coronado has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-10 record this season. As for Spring Valley, their victory bumped their record up to 12-8.
Coronado wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 49-48 defeat against Shadow Ridge on the 31st. Spring Valley has also already played their next matchup, a 49-46 loss against Faith Lutheran on the 31st.
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