Courtesy of Pima Athletics
(Tucson, AZ) The Pima Community College men’s basketball team (1-0) opened the 2018-19 season on Friday at the West Campus Aztec Gymnasium.
The No. 1 ranked Aztecs had eight players score in double figures as they beat Arizona Christian University Developmental team 120-76.
The Aztecs were led by freshman Rashad Smith (Hamilton HS), who had 19 points on 8 for 11 shooting. Sophomore Kennedy Koehler had a double-double of 11 points and 12 rebounds.
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Sophomore Davonte Eason (Tucson HS) went 7 for 8 from the field with 16 points. Sophomore Abram Carrasco (Cholla HS) had 14 points, six rebounds and seven assists while freshman Jake Lieppert (Saguaro HS) posted 14 points and was 3 for 5 from three-point range from the bench.
Freshman Deondre Eason (Tucson HS) scored 13 points while freshman Cole Gerken(Ironwood Ridge HS) had 12 points and six assists. Sophomore Robert Wilson (SalpointeCatholic HS) fell short of a double-double as he finished with 10 points and nine rebounds.
The Aztecs return to the West Campus Aztec Gymnasium on Thursday when they host Grand Canyon University Club. Tipoff will be at 8:00 p.m.
