The Benedictine Mesa Women's Basketball Team achieved a strong victory over OUAZ, finishing the game with a score of 69-50 on Saturday afternoon.
1st Quarter: The game began with a technical foul by OUAZ, followed by a layup that put Benedictine ahead 3-0. The teams exchanged scores, including a jumper from Naomi Elliot for Benedictine, but Benedictine led 16-14 at the end of the quarter thanks to a late layup from Alize Ruiz.
2nd Quarter: Substitutions were key as both teams faced challenges with turnovers and missed shots. Benedictine extended their lead with a three-pointer from Maria Moore, but OUAZ responded with free throws. Nyah Henderson added a layup, and Angelique Moreno hit a three-pointer, keeping Benedictine in the lead. At halftime, the score stood at 36-27 in favor of the Redhawks.
3rd Quarter: In the third quarter, Benedictine continued to build their lead while OUAZ struggled with turnovers. To finish the quarter, Xaria Culver scored a layup and a jumper, bringing the score to 47-37.
4th Quarter: OUAZ attempted to close the gap, but Benedictine was in the zone, making most of their shots. Olivia Arvallo hit a three-pointer, Henderson added a layup, and Alize Ruiz contributed with free throws and layups. OUAZ resorted to fouling late in the game to regain possession, but the Redhawks made all their free throws, further increasing their lead. The final score was 69-50 in favor of the Redhawks.
Key Performers:
- Alize Ruiz: 25 points, 19 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block, 1 assist
- Mya Johnson: 14 points, 2 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 assist
- Nyah Henderson: 6 points, 14 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 assist
Looking Ahead: The Redhawks will return to the court on Monday, January 27th, to face Navajo Tech at home.
