YUMA, Ariz. - Gameday on the home floor with the Arizona Western Lady Matadors (12-8) hosting Cochise College (6-15) in a rematch after a 72-58 road win powered by 27 forced turnovers on January 14, 2026.

About Arizona Western College

Arizona Western has won four of its last five and brings clear momentum into the rematch. The January 15 win was fueled by pressure defense that forced 27 turnovers, plus a balanced attack and efficient shooting (43.6% FG, 37.5% 3PT). With five players scoring 8+ in the last meeting, the Matadors' depth and defensive intensity remain their calling cards.

• #22 Mable Doumbia (G): Team's leading scorer at 14.2 PPG; posted 9 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists in the first meeting. • #1 Chen Pan (G): 12.3 PPG; led AWC with 16 points in the January 15 victory. • #3 Garance Soulas (G): 9.8 PPG; added 11 points and 3 assists in the prior matchup. • #5 Kimora Jenkins (G): Defensive catalyst who tallied a team-high 3 steals vs. Cochise. • #24 Marta Vieira (G): Sharpshooter who hit three 3-pointers and scored 11 points in the last meeting. • Key edges: Turnover pressure (27 forced last meeting) and balanced scoring; AWC has won 4 of 5.

About Cochise College

Cochise comes in at 6-15 after snapping a four-game skid with a win over Yavapai. The program holds a narrow 12-11 edge in the past 23 meetings, but Arizona Western has won the last two meetings and can even the series with a win. For Cochise, ball security and second-chance points are central: they committed 27 turnovers in the first matchup but grabbed 12 offensive boards.

• #12 Cecy Burruel (G): Team's top scorer at 13.7 PPG; scored 17 and went 8-for-9 at the line vs. AWC. • #13 Gaby Oliver (G): 11.8 PPG; matched Burruel with 17 points before fouling out in the prior meeting. • #21 Hannah Dibadjou (F): Interior presence who posted a 13-point, 10-rebound double-double, with 7 offensive boards. • #5 Noa Mikami (PG): Main facilitator; recorded 8 assists but 4 turnovers against AWC's pressure. • #3 Malika Goutay (F): 8.7 PPG; limiting turnovers (7 last meeting) is pivotal for Cochise. • Keys for Cochise: Protect the ball, convert on the glass, and sustain scoring beyond top trio; they shot 42.2% FG and 33.3% 3PT in the first meeting.

How to watch

Tipoff is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. in "The House." It's also teacher appreciation day, all educators recieve free admission into the game. The game is also livestreamed on the Matadors Sports Stream with Jalen Fong and Alyssa Rosales on the call. 

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