The Benedictine Mesa Men's Basketball Team set a new record for points scored in their 126-61 victory over Navajo Tech. The team showcased their skill and teamwork throughout the first half, opening the scoring with a jumper from Deven Foster, which set the tone for an early lead. Tanner Crawford added a dunk and a layup, assisted by Foster, bringing the score to 8-4.
As the first half progressed, Deven Franks and Seth Dawson continued to contribute with impressive plays, including a highlight three-pointer from Benjamin Ramirez that extended the lead to 29-5. The Golden Eagles displayed solid defense, with Crawford leading in rebounding and shot-blocking, while Navajo Tech's turnovers allowed Benedictine to capitalize further. Malik Payton made a significant impact with back-to-back plays, including a dunk and a layup, maintaining the momentum for Benedictine. With strong contributions from all players, the team closed the first half with a commanding score of 47-19, underscoring their dominance on the court.
In the second half, Benedictine Mesa continued to showcase their offensive prowess, quickly outpacing Navajo Tech. Deven Foster kicked things off with a jumper, making the score 65-23, before Tyrell Archie responded with a three-pointer for Navajo, narrowing the gap to 65-26. The Golden Eagles countered with consecutive jumpers from Damian Zivak and Malakai Harris, extending their lead to 72-28. The defense shone through multiple steals and blocks, including a critical steal by Zivak that led to a layup by Harris.
Benedictine continued to dominate with timely contributions from all players, including three-pointers from Deven Franks and Malik Payton. The team built a significant lead, reaching 105-51, before closing out the game with an impressive victory. This performance highlighted not only their offensive depth but also strong teamwork and defensive effort, solidifying their dominance throughout the matchup.
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Looking Ahead:Â The Redhawks will be back on the court Friday, October 25th, as they take on Navajo Tech at home at 1:30 PM.
