The Red Mesa Redskins's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their third straight loss. 2024 welcomed they with a 59-38 loss courtesy of Rock Point. Red Mesa lost against Rock Point in their previous head to head back in February of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much wider than the 52-50 score last time.
Red Mesa's loss came despite strong showings from Shyla Pipkin and Daleni Nakai. Pipkin scored eight points along with 14 rebounds and five assists, while Nakai scored eight points along with eight rebounds. Those five assists set a new season-high mark for her.
Red Mesa's loss dropped their record down to 9-6. As for Rock Point, the victory makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Red Mesa will face off against Basis at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Rock Point and Monument Valley will face off at 6:00 p.m. on January 9th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday.