The Benedictine Mesa Redhawks delivered a complete performance on Tuesday afternoon, exploding offensively and locking down defensively to roll past CETYS Mexicali, 108–49.
First Half:
The Redhawks wasted no time asserting control, turning a 3-3 tie into a commanding lead behind
Damian Zivak's sharpshooting. Zivak drained three triples and added free throws during a 15-3 run that put Benedictine Mesa ahead 17-6.
Kamron Robinson and
Eric Blackwell added layups, while
Malik Payton's steal sparked another scoring burst. By halftime, Benedictine Mesa led 55-31, thanks to contributions from reserves like
Diego Ledesma and
Khari Dunn.
Second Half:
After the break, Benedictine Mesa continued to roll.
Isaiah Howard opened with a three-pointer and a layup, and Robinson added a dunk to highlight a dominant stretch. Blackwell hit back-to-back threes, and Olmstead controlled the paint as the lead ballooned past 40. In the closing minutes, the Redhawks' bench showcased its depth—Alaner knocked down multiple threes, Chanthavongsa added a steal and layup, and Bryant scored in transition to seal the win.
Key Performers
Looking Ahead
The Redhawks return to action on Saturday as they take on Eastern Oregon at home.
