The San Marcos Knights had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They put the hurt on Lincoln with a sharp 73-52 victory on Saturday. San Marcos has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 16 matchups by 21 points or more this season.
San Marcos' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Colton Kelley, who scored 18 points along with two steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Kelley has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Richie Ramirez, who scored 16 points along with eight assists and two steals.
The win was the sixth in a row for San Marcos, bringing their record for this year to 24-6. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 74.5 points per game. As for Lincoln, their loss dropped their record down to 11-19.
San Marcos will take on Mission Bay at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. San Marcos is coming into the match with eight straight victories on the road, so Mission Bay is out to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Lincoln does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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