Desert Mirage was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 50-44 heartbreaker at the hands of the Cathedral City Lions. The RAMS lost against the Lions in their previous head to head back in January, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 63-19 score last time.
When it comes to explaining why Desert Mirage lost, don't look at Edy Espinoza. Despite the final result, he posted 13 points along with eight boards and six steals. Adan Martinez was another key player, putting up 14 points.
Desert Mirage's loss dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Cathedral City, with the win, they broke their 14-game losing streak and moved their record to 1-8.
Desert Mirage will take on West Shores in a holiday battle at at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Desert Mirage is facing West Shores at the right time seeing as West Shores is stuck on a five-game losing streak. Cathedral City and Yucca Valley will compete for holiday cheer at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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