Make it seven blowout wins for the Live Oak Acorns this season. They were the clear victor by a 57-34 margin over Gilroy. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win Live Oak has posted since December 1, 2023.
Live Oak's win on Thursday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Isabella Pinula, who scored eight points along with eight assists and six steals. That's the first time this season that Pinula posted eight or more assists. Another player making a difference was Rian Henderson, who scored 14 points along with seven rebounds and two blocks.
Live Oak is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-3 record this season. As for Gilroy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-7.
Live Oak will take on Los Gatos at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Los Gatos presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Live Oak in California (Los Gatos is ranked 37th, while Live Oak is ranked 471st). As for Gilroy, they will head out on the road to take on Independence at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
