(Tucson, AZ) The Pima Community College women’s basketball team (2-0) opened play at the Eastern Arizona Classic with a big win on Thursday in Thatcher, AZ.
The No. 16 ranked Aztecs (Division II) defeated Eastern Wyoming College (Division I) 83-70.
The Aztecs trailed 39-38 at halftime and 55-53 after the third quarter. Pima went on a 22-4 run in the fourth to take a 75-59 lead. They outscored the Lancers 30-15 in the final period.
Sophomore Matehya Aberle (Holbrook HS) finished the game with a team-high 21 points and 10 rebounds after going 6 for 12 from the field and 9 for 12 from the free throw line. She also had two steals.
Sophomore Luisa Chavez (Rio Rico HS) shot 7 for 12 from the field and 3 for 7 from three-point range as she added 18 points along with five rebounds, five steals and three assists.
Sophomore Jaden Leslie (Dobson HS) also scored in double figures as she contributed with 15 points, six rebounds and seven assists. Freshman Dominique Acosta (Nogales HS) fell short of a double-double as she posted nine points and eight rebounds.
The Aztecs continue play in the Eastern Arizona Classic on Friday when they play Community Christian College at 4:30 p.m.
PCC 17 21 15 30 83
EWC 21 18 16 15 70
Press Release courtesy of Pima Athletics – Raymond Suarez
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