by PHOENIX — Jamie Pierce (Navajo) scored 14 points to lead South Mountain Community College past Benedictine-Mesa (JV) 56-54 on Wednesday night at the Cougar Den.
Pierce, a freshman guard, also had 6 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 assists for the Cougars.
It was Pierce’s second covered game of her freshman season, following her 21-point debut against Park-Gilbert (JV) on Oct. 31.
Ceraya Grace-Bandy added 12 points and Chanel Yellowman scored 10 for South Mountain, while Violet Goudeau had 7 points and 8 rebounds.
South Mountain next plays at Yavapai College on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. MST in Prescott, Ariz.
