November 27, 2024

Jaden Leslie (San Carlos Apache/Hopi) Leads PIMA women’s basketball with 16 Points off the bench

The Pima Community College women’s basketball team (11-3) responded with a strong outing in the second day of the Bruce Fleck Classic on Friday at the West Campus Aztec Gymnasium.

  • The No. 6 ranked Aztecs never trailed as they beat Colorado Northwestern Community College 83-56.
  • The Aztecs led 22-15 after the first quarter and went on a 15-2 run in the second to take a 37-17 advantage. The Spartans cut into the lead to make it 37-24 at halftime.
  • Up 44-37 in the third quarter, the Aztecs put together a 22-6 run to take control with a 66-43 with 9:16 left in the game.
  • The Aztecs went 11 for 14 at the free throw line and out-rebounded the Spartans 64-39 for the game.
  • Freshman Jaden Leslie (San Carlos Apache/Hopi) came off the bench to lead the way for the Aztecs with 16 points to go along with seven rebounds.
  • Sophomore Keara Felix grabbed 10 rebounds after the first half and finished with eight points and 15 boards (eight offensive).
  • Freshman Luisayde Chavez (Rio Rico HS) went 6 for 10 from the field and 3 for 4 from three-point range to score 15 points. She also had seven rebounds, six assists and two steals.
  • Freshman Matehya Aberle (Holbrook HS) posted 14 points and seven rebounds. Freshman Angel Addleman (Palo Verde HS) had six points, six rebounds and six assists.