Sports

Matadors extend winning streak

By Rob Fram

Published February 17, 2022 11:33 PM

AWC runs away from South Mountain

YUMA, Ariz. ( KYMA, KECY-TV ) - The Arizona Western College men's basketball team is on the hunt for the top seed in the upcoming Region 1 Tournament.

On Wednesday night, the Matadors would keep their slim lead for that spot with a 87-55 blowout win over South Mountain.

Marquis Hargrove and Evan Butts led the Mats with 19 points each.

As AWC got off to a hot start, when they led 24-6 in the 1st half; Butts scored 17 of those points.

In addition to Nate Duda contributing 8 points, Malakai Harris also chipped in with 14 points off of the bench.

The Mats play their final regular season road game at Chandler-Gilbert on Saturday.

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Rob Fram

Rob Fram rejoined the KYMA News Team in February 2010.

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