Tucson, AZ – The Pima Community College women’s basketball team (20-6, 14-4 in ACCAC) fell behind by double digits in the first quarter and couldn’t overtake Cochise College (24-2, 17-1) on Wednesday in Douglas.
The No. 8 ranked Aztecs (Division II) fell to the No. 8 ranked Apaches (Division I) 92-82. The Aztecs trailed 28-15 after the first quarter but closed the deficit to single digits at 41-35 at halftime. The Aztecs outscored Cochise 20-13 for the second quarter.
Freshman Shauna Bribiescas (Dobson HS) scored a team-high 21 points. Sophomore Christine Ortega (Flowing Wells HS) finished with 20 points. Freshman Jacqulynn Nakai (Coconino HS) and sophomore Aubre Fortner each contributed with 12 points.
The Aztecs were swept in their regular season meetings with the Apaches. They fell 81-66 last month at the West Campus Gymnasium.
The Aztecs return to the West Campus Gymnasium on Saturday to face Phoenix College. Tipoff is set for 2:00 p.m.
PCC 15 20 22 25 82
CC 28 13 24 27 92
