Benedictine Mesa overpowered Navajo Tech from the start, setting a relentless pace on both ends of the court to secure a commanding 66-point victory. In the first quarter, Alize Ruiz established control early with a steal and multiple rebounds, sparking a quick scoring run. Xaria Culver opened with a jumper, followed by Danaya Murray's layup off a precise assist from Culver. The Redhawks' stifling defense forced multiple turnovers, resulting in fast-break points and layups by Ruiz and Culver, giving them a solid 10-point lead midway through the quarter. As Nyah Henderson and Olivia Arvallo added points, Benedictine's aggressive defense held Navajo Tech scoreless until late in the quarter. With Ruiz hitting consistent free throws and Arvallo adding a three-pointer, the Redhawks closed the quarter with a 17-point advantage.
 
In the second quarter, Benedictine Mesa further extended their lead. Key offensive rebounds provided crucial second-chance points, while defensive rebounds prevented Navajo Tech from gaining any momentum. Alexia Wilcox's scoring consistency, along with strong free throw shooting, kept the offense flowing, as did Culver's contributions, including a timely three-pointer. Arvallo followed up with back-to-back three-pointers, and Ruiz controlled the paint, finishing plays from well-timed assists by her teammates. Benedictine's ball movement and defensive tenacity widened the gap, giving them a substantial halftime lead.
 
The third quarter saw the Redhawks' dominance continue, with Ruiz initiating plays and assisting Nyah Henderson's jumper. Ruiz quickly added a three-pointer, and Naomi Elliot followed with a layup. Wilcox's three-pointer and a jumper from Kira Nowell showcased the Redhawks' dynamic offense, with Arvallo facilitating several assists. Ruiz and Culver anchored the defense, adding multiple steals, while Wilcox and Moreno's consecutive baskets extended the lead to an impressive 61 points by the quarter's end.
 
In the final quarter, Benedictine Mesa maintained full control. Ruiz added to the lead with quick layups and jumpers, while Arvallo nailed another three-pointer. Angelique Moreno and Nowell's timely assists set up shots for Ruiz and Moreno, who drained a final three-pointer to widen the lead even more. Defensive efforts by Dyamon Butler-Worley and Alexis Emerson-Berryhill kept Navajo Tech off-balance, and Emerson-Berryhill's layups in the final minute, followed by Wilcox's buzzer-beater, sealed the game at 118-52, highlighting a remarkable all-around team effort.
 
Key Individuals:
Alize Ruiz: Hit her 1,000 career points and 1,500 career rebounds milestones. She scored 28 points in this game with 18 rebounds, 6 steals, and 3 assists. 
Alexia Wilcox: had 20 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals.
Dyamond Butler-Worley: 20 rebounds, 3 blocks, 2 steals, 2 points, 1 assist
 
Looking Ahead: The Redhawks are back on the court on Wednesday, October 30^th as they play GCU in an exhibition on the road.