Loving was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They took a blow against the Jal Panthers, falling 66-36. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Panthers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 59-48 two weeks ago.
It was another big night for Nolbert Cervantes, who went 9-for-17 en route to 25 points and five rebounds for Jal. Cervantes' evening made it ten games in a row in which he has scored at least 17 points. Daniel Ornelas was another key player, putting up nine points in addition to six boards and six steals.
Loving's defeat dropped their record down to 5-17. As for Jal, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 13-10.
Loving wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 55-43 loss against Tatum on the 14th. As for Jal, they have also already played their next game, a 49-45 victory against Eunice on the 14th.
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