(Tucson, AZ) The Pima Community College men’s basketball team (1-0) opened the 2022-23 season on Saturday as it hosted Skyline Prep at the West Campus Aztec Gymnasium.
The Aztecs won the game 147-63 as they took an 85-26 lead at halftime and outscored Skyline Prep 62-37 in the second half.
The Aztecs had seven players score in double figures. Freshman Niiko Pentelute (Gilbert HS) came off the bench and led the Aztecs with a game-high 18 points. The Pima bench scored a total of 82 points.
Sophomore Cesar Saenz (Sabino HS) and freshman Dillan Baker (Salpointe Catholic HS) each scored 17 points. Sophomore Traivar Jackson and freshman Yahir Garcia (Tucson Magnet HS) each netted 16 points.
Sophomore Pablo Gutierrez (Sabino HS) added 12 points and eight rebounds and freshman Zach Williamson came off the bench and had a double-double of 10 points and 11 rebounds.
The Aztecs shot 68 percent from the field and 43 percent from three-point range.
The Aztecs will be back at the West Campus Aztec Gym on Tuesday when they host Mesa Benedictine University JV. Game time is set for 6:00 p.m.
Skyline 26 37 63
Pima 85 62 147
Press Release courtesy of Pima Athletics – Raymond Suarez
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