GABLES UPSETS SOUTHWEST

Southwest dug itself a 24-point hole it couldn't climb out of in a 57-43 loss to host Coral Gables. The Eagles (9-10, 7-7) were 3-for-18 from the floor in the first half while committing 14 turnovers. The Cavaliers, winners of only two games coming in, led 14-4 after one period and scored the first 14 points of the second quarter before taking a 32-10 lead at the half. Southwest switched to a man-to-man defense in the second half and cut the Coral Gables (3-13, 3-11) lead to 41-27 entering the final period. A pressing Eagles defense forced numerous turnovers and allowed Southwest to pull within 44-37 with 5 minutes left. The Eagles went the next 3:31 without a basket and the Cavaliers pulled away.
The scoring:
Juachon 13
Vargas 10
Gonzalez 8
Lleonart 8
Portales 2
Rams 2