Lemoore was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They took a blow against the Dinuba Emperors, falling 76-8. The Tigers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 46-4.
It was another big night for Jalissa Espirito, who went 9 of 20 on her way to 23 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals for Dinuba. Espirito is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last 12 games she's played. Kathryne Forbes was another key player, almost dropping a triple-double on nine points, ten boards, and nine steals.
Lemoore's defeat dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Dinuba, their win was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-5.
Lemoore will venture away from home to face off against Tulare Western at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Dinuba, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 61-37 victory against Reedley on the 18th.
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