YUMA, Ariz. - Arizona Western College hosts Yavapai College for a conference rematch on the Matadors' home court. AWC enters at 17-6 with three straight wins, while Yavapai comes in at 11-12 on a two-game streak. Their last meeting on January 22 was a 74-72 thriller decided by extra possessions for the Matadors.

About Arizona Western

One of the region's hottest teams, the Matadors, ride a three-game win streak fueled by explosive offense, with recent outbursts of 107, 108, and 93 points. In the previous meeting with Yavapai, AWC overcame a shooting deficit by generating 14 more attempts through offensive rebounds and fewer turnovers, and they earned more trips to the line (17 FTA to 10). Expect Arizona Western to push the pace and lean on its depth.

• #10 Marsai Mason (G/F) — 16.6 PPG; posted 19 points and 8 rebounds in 24 minutes last time vs. YC. • #4 Matt Anglo (G) — 13.9 PPG; added 13 points in the 74-72 win. • #14 Mario Brunetto (F) — 10.3 PPG; looking to bounce back after 1-for-9 shooting (2 points) in the last meeting. • #2 Engel Gutierrez (G) — 10.8 PPG; another scoring option in AWC's deep backcourt. 

About Yavapai College

The Roughriders arrive with renewed momentum from back-to-back wins. They nearly flipped the script in the last meeting by shooting 59.6% from the field and 45.0% from three. Yavapai's best path is a controlled, efficient attack that limits possessions for AWC, coupled with cleaner work on the glass and ball security.

• #15 Jason Parent (G) — 15.2 PPG; erupted for 26 points on 11-of-13 shooting vs. AWC (must reduce 5 turnovers from that game). • #22 Torin Bosch (G) — 13.2 PPG; delivered 18 points in the last matchup. • #12 Rudolfs Svitins (G) — 10.0 PPG; vital for added scoring depth. • #0 Alex Pierce (G) — 9.7 PPG; additional backcourt scoring option. • #14 Amari Lawrence (G) — three-point threat; 9 points on 3-of-6 from deep last time.

Matchup Keys

This is a clash of styles: AWC's up-tempo firepower vs. Yavapai's efficient half-court execution. The margins decided the first game—and likely will again.

• Tempo: Advantage AWC if it becomes a track meet; advantage YC if it's controlled. • Possessions: AWC won by taking 14 more shots in the last meeting; YC must close the rebounding/turnover gap. • Shooting: YC's 59.6% FG and 45.0% 3PT nearly won it; replicating that efficiency is critical. • Free throws: AWC held a 17–10 FTA edge; YC needs disciplined defense on the road.

Today's game tips off at 4:00pm in the House. It's First Responder and Veteran Appreciation day, admission to the game is free for first responders and our military veterans. The game will also be on the Matadors Sports Stream with Jalen Fong and Patrick Cunningham on the call. 

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