Rodriguez was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 44-38 heartbreaker at the hands of the Pioneer Patriots. If the Mustangs were looking for revenge after losing 55-32 to the Patriots when the teams met back in February of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
It was another big night for Marissa Bautista, who posted 15 points and seven steals for Pioneer. Bautista has been hot for a while, having posted three or more steals the last 28 times she's played. Another player making a difference was Alexandreia Coelho, who scored eight points.
Rodriguez's loss dropped their record down to 5-13. As for Pioneer, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-10.
Rodriguez didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 54-41 defeat against Jesse M. Bethel on the 24th. As for Pioneer, they have also already played their next game, a 66-47 win against River City on the 23rd.
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