Cortez was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 52-43 to the Washington Rams. The Colts were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Rams apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2025.
When it comes to explaining why Cortez lost, don't look at Gisselle Ojeda Vega. Despite the final result, she posted 25 points. Emily Aguilera Barrios was another key player, putting up eight points.
Washington's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alicia Mendez, who went 8-for-9 on her way to 23 points in addition to six rebounds and five steals. Those 23 points gave Mendez a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Anyalisa Carino, who scored 15 points along with seven steals and six boards.
Cortez's loss dropped their record down to 6-12. As for Washington, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-11 record this season.
Cortez didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 70-37 victory against Yuma on the 6th. As for Washington, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 44-38 win against Sierra Linda on the 6th.
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