Mustangs
| 02/18/25 vs Flour Bluff | 45-42 |
| 02/11/25 @ Roma | 79-44 |
| 02/07/25 vs Mission | 76-40 |
| 02/04/25 @ Juarez-Lincoln | 89-22 |
| 01/31/25 @ Rio Grande City | 75-39 |
| + 11 more games |
Nixon had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 45-42 victory over the Flour Bluff Hornets on Tuesday. Winning may never get old, but the Mustangs sure are getting used to it with their 16th in a row.
Nixon's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Uli Torres led the charge by dropping a double-double with 12 points and ten boards. Torres is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last five games he's played. Another player making a difference was Dante Escobar, who dropped a double-double with ten points and 13 rebounds.
Nixon's win bumped their record up to 29-9. As for Flour Bluff, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 20-17.
Looking ahead, Nixon will challenge McAllen at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. McAllen will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Nixon surely won't give up without a fight. Flour Bluff does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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