After losing to Las Vegas the last time they met, Basic decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. In a tight contest that could have gone either way, the Basic Wolves made off with a 35-34 win over the Las Vegas Wildcats.
Leading Basic to victory were Mia Frias and Kamilyah (Star) Williams. Frias had 17 points along with three steals, while Williams posted 13 points in addition to two steals. Williams continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Tatum Meatoga, who scored three points plus five rebounds and three steals.
Despite the loss, Las Vegas saw an underclassman step up: freshman Sariyah Johnson dropped a double-double on ten points and 17 rebounds.
Basic's victory ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-1. As for Las Vegas, they are on a 23-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Basic will welcome Green Valley at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Las Vegas, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Las Vegas Wildcats face off against the Coronado Cougars at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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