Men's Basketball Losses a Close one to LA City

Los Angeles, CA

In a closely contested basketball game, Los Angeles City narrowly defeated Victor Valley with a final score of 76-75. The game took place on December 6, 2023, at 5:00 PM in the LACC North Gym.

The first half saw both teams battling it out, with Victor Valley scoring 32 points and Los Angeles City scoring 34 points. The second half was equally competitive, as Victor Valley scored 43 points and Los Angeles City scored 42 points. Ultimately, Los Angeles City emerged victorious with a one-point lead.

The box score reveals some notable performances from both teams. For Victor Valley, Mardochee Sambou stood out with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Jordan Malveaux also had a solid performance, contributing 14 points. Alijah Gonsalves made a significant impact from beyond the arc, hitting four three-pointers and finishing with 12 points.

On the Los Angeles City side, Caleb Shepherd was the standout player with 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists. Chasen Stewart also had an impressive game, scoring 19 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Luke Olmstead contributed 14 points, while Leroy Perry had a strong shooting performance from three-point range, hitting 3 shots.

Both teams had a relatively balanced scoring distribution, with multiple players making significant contributions. However, Los Angeles City had a slight edge in shooting efficiency, with a field goal percentage of 46.4% compared to Victor Valley's 46.2%. Los Angeles City also had a higher three-point shooting percentage, hitting 37.5% of their shots compared to Victor Valley's 35.3%.

Despite the loss, Victor Valley displayed strong defensive efforts, recording 8 steals and 6 blocks as a team. However, they struggled with turnovers, committing 10 throughout the game. Los Angeles City had a more disciplined approach, committing only 1 turnover.

Overall, the game was a thrilling and closely fought battle between the two teams. Los Angeles City's slightly better shooting efficiency and lower turnover rate ultimately gave them the edge. The victory will surely boost their confidence as they move forward in the season. Meanwhile, Victor Valley will look to learn from their mistakes and make adjustments to improve in future games.

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