LEGENDS LATE RALLY NOT ENOUGH TO OVERCOME CAPITANES

Frisco, TX – The Texas Legends (0-2) erased an 18-point deficit but ultimately came up short against the Mexico City Capitanes (3-0), falling 97-93 Tuesday night at Arena CDMX in Mexico City.

Matt Cross continued his impressive start to the season, recording a career-high 20 points and eight rebounds off the bench for the Legends. Chris Mantis added 21 points, connecting on five of his nine attempts from beyond the arc.

Jeremy Sochan filled the stat sheet with nine points, 12 rebounds, eight assists and three steals. Darin Green and Adam Flagler chipped in 14 points apiece.

Mexico City's bench once again proved to be a difference-maker, with four reserves reaching double figures. Zeke Mayo led the way with 25 points, while Rafael Castro added 15 points and seven rebounds.

Trailing by 13 at halftime and facing a deficit as large as 18, the Legends mounted a fourth-quarter comeback to put themselves within striking distance. A 12-0 run cut the deficit to three at 79-76 with eight minutes remaining. The Legends caught fire from beyond the arc in the final period, knocking down nine of 14 attempts from three-point range.

Flagler brought the Legends all the way back, tying the game at 90 with a clutch three-pointer with 2:30 remaining. However, the Capitanes responded with a 7-3 run to secure the 97-93 victory and remain undefeated.

The Legends will return to Frisco for their home opener, looking to earn their first win of the season in front of their home crowd.

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