The Analy Lady Tigers continued a challenging pre-league schedule last week with a pair of games, falling to Ukiah (38-36) and San Marin (52-29).
The setbacks pushed the Tiger’s record to 3-6.
Next up for Analy is a Friday, Dec. 18 visit to Hercules (7 p.m.), followed by a Monday, Dec. 21 trip to Novato (6:30 p.m.).
The Tigers played host to a solid visiting Ukiah team on Dec. 9, playing the Wildcats on nearly even terms in the opening half to trail 15-14 at the break.
Analy regained control with a good defensive effort in the third quarter to grab a 25-20 lead. It wasn’t in the cards, as Ukiah caught fire in the final period. Trailing by two, the Tigers had one last possession to force overtime, but didn’t get a shot off as the Wildcats escaped with a 38-36 win.
DJ Hayes and Sarah Brown took top scoring honors for Analy with six points apiece.
The Tigers ventured south to take on San Marin in Novato on Dec. 10, spotting the Mustangs a 22-13 advantage at the half. Converting just 13 of 59 shots from the field, Analy fought an uphill battle the rest of the way in an eventual 52-29 Mustang victory.
“We came across a very talented San Marin team,” Analy coach Earl Pasamonte reported. “We shot the ball poorly for the second game in a row, but we are improving in turnovers.”
Leading point-getters for the Tigers were Saja Spearman-Weaver (6) and Isabella Niedermair (6).
