by The Pima Community College women’s basketball team (19-4, 11-2 in ACCAC) won its seventh straight game on Saturday as it played at Scottsdale Community College (15-7, 9-4) in a matchup between two NJCAA Division II nationally ranked programs.
- The No. 11 ranked Aztecs defeated the No. 16 Artichokes 56-51 after rallying in the fourth quarter. Pima has won 10 of their last 11 games.
- The Aztecs won the first two quarters taking a 33-27 lead at the break, but the Artichokes outscored the Aztecs 15-8 in the third quarter. Pima trailed 42-41 entering the fourth quarter. The Aztecs countered by outscoring the Artichokes 15-9 to end the game.
- Sophomore Melicia Nelson (Window Rock HS) closed out the game with a double-double and a team-high 17 points and 13 rebounds. She also added five assists and three steals.
- Sophomore Kiley Sours-Miller (Dream City Christian) finished the game with 13 points, seven rebounds and four blocks.
- Freshman Reigne Waugh also scored double figures as she went for 12 points and also had four rebounds.
- Freshman Lucy Fisher (Mesquite HS) contributed with eight points and pulled down 10 rebounds.
