The Phoenix College Bears complete the sweep against Yavapai College with a narrow 64-58 victory, following their dominant 72-45 triumph earlier in the season.
Game Summary
Phoenix College came out strong, building an early lead by outscoring Yavapai 14-7 in the first quarter and extending their advantage to 32-17 at halftime. Both teams erupted offensively in the third quarter, scoring 25 points apiece. Despite a sluggish fourth quarter, Phoenix College held off Yavapai's late push to secure the win.
Key Players:
- Nashelle Ponds led the way with 15 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, and 8 steals.
- Nivea Campbell added 11 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists.
- Sabrina Anderson was impactful off the bench, tallying 10 points and 4 rebounds.
- Jayla Cal showcased her versatility and defensive intensity, leading the team with 7 steals and distributing 5 assists
Phoenix College's defense shone with 20 steals, disrupting Yavapai's rhythm, despite shooting struggles (28% FG).
Looking Ahead
The Bears improve to 5-0 at home and will take a week-long break before traveling to Scottsdale on December 3rd, to face the Artichokes, who hold a 2-4 overall record (0-1 in conference play).