In an exciting matchup, the Phoenix College Bears defeated the Scottsdale Community College Fighting Artichokes 77-65. The Bears improved to 11-10 on the season, with a 3-6 record in conference play.

Game Summary

Phoenix College took control early, outscoring Scottsdale 38-27 in the first half. They kept up their strong play in the second half, adding another 39 points while holding Scottsdale to 38. The Bears shot an impressive 54.7% from the field and made 8 of their 20 three-point attempts (40%). Scottsdale struggled from deep, going 0-for-8 from beyond the arc.

Key Performances

Phoenix College:

• Anthony Kangah (#13): Led the team with 21 points, hitting 8 of 17 shots, including 2 three-pointers. He also had 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals.
• Alijah Greer (#2): Scored 15 points, including 2 three-pointers, and added 3 assists and 2 steals.
• AJ Ajawain (#24): Dominated the boards with 9 rebounds and scored 13 points, helping the team maintain control in the paint.
• Marcus Washington (#15): Came off the bench and made a perfect 5-for-5 from the field, scoring 11 points in just 20 minutes.

Team Comparisons

• Field Goals: Phoenix College shot 54.7%
• Three-Point Shooting: Phoenix College hit 40% of their threes, while Scottsdale went 0-for-8.

Looking Ahead

Phoenix College will look to build on this momentum as they will take on Mesa on the road January 25 at 4pm. Last matchup the Bears lost 71-69 to the T-Birds.