Vacaville had lost six straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 2-23 to make it seven. They fell just short of the Pioneer Patriots by a score of 55-53. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Bulldogs have suffered since January 6th.
As for Pioneer, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a massive bump to their 13-11 record this season. The final result isn't all that surprising considering their considerable advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 440th, while Vacaville is ranked 884th).
Emiliano Romero produced another solid effort dropping a double-double with 18 points and 13 boards. He is becoming a predictor of Pioneer's success: when he posts at least ten rebounds the team is 6-1 (and 7-10 when he doesn't). Melvir Pooni was another key player, putting up 18 points and six boards.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Vacaville will welcome Rodriguez at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Bulldogs will be up against the Mustangs' rather soft defense (which has allowed 61.52 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Pioneer, they will host Sacramento at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Patriots will need to watch out since the Dragons have now posted at least 55 points in their last 15 matchups.
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