Goddard proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by 23) but on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 50-48 win over the Moriarty Pintos. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Rockets have posted since December 29, 2023.
Ezekiel Burrola was the offensive standout of the match as he went 6 for 10 en route to 16 points. Another player making a difference was Kyle Mesquita, who earned six points in addition to five rebounds.
Goddard's win bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Moriarty, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Belen the next time they take the court. Moriarty will host Belen at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while Goddard will host them at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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