Sahuarita hadn't done well against Palo Verde recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Sahuarita Mustangs blew past the Palo Verde Titans 66-36. The Mustangs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Sahuarita's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Emma Benitez, who went 5 for 12 en route to 14 points plus six assists and five rebounds. What's more, Benitez also posted a 43% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest she's posted since back in January. Another player making a difference was Abby Silvester, who scored 13 points in addition to two steals.
Sahuarita smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Palo Verde only pulled down six.
Despite the loss, Palo Verde still got an impressive performance from Gaby Oliver, who went 11 for 24 en route to 32 points plus five rebounds and five blocks. The contest was Oliver's 14th in a row with at least ten points.
Sahuarita's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Palo Verde, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Sahuarita didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 59-36 victory against Queen Creek on the 27th. Palo Verde has also already played their next matchup, a 42-38 win against Mountain View on the 27th.
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