Falcons pull away late as Trojans drop league opener at home — PHOTOS
In their first league game of the season, the Lady Trojans were tested by an offense that nearly got better every quarter.
Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas (CASLV) pulled away in the second half to earn a 42–30 road conference win over Pahrump Valley on Monday, Dec. 8.
Tied at halftime 17-17, the Trojans defense couldn’t fully contain Falcons senior Bella Robinson, who exploded for a near triple-double en route to the Trojans’ 42-30 loss at home.
Robinson singlehandedly took over the game as she recorded 24 points, notching 10 rebounds and 14 steals.
The game shifted decisively in the third quarter as the Falcons erupted for 19 points, while their defense held Pahrump Valley to just three.
Pahrump Valley battled back with 10 points in the fourth, but the Falcons maintained control to secure the victory.
CASLV was flawless from the line overall, finishing 12-for-12.
Trojans sophomore Kaitlyn Brown was a bright spot for the team as the point guard shot 6-for-14, contributing a team-high 15 points and two three-pointers.
Not far behind, junior Riley Saldana was able to add 12 points of her own in a night where she shot 33% from the floor.
While the Trojans nearly outrebounded the Falcons by double 37-19, the girls could not get shots to fall when it mattered most. Saldana and Brown both had nine boards while sophomore Ella Odegard recorded five.
Struggling with efficiency, the Trojans shot 28% from the field and 15% from deep as their 36 turnovers became a major factor in the Falcons’ second-half surge.
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