Benedictine Mesa delivered a dominant performance on both ends of the floor, defeating La Sierra 91-69.

First Half: 
Benedictine Mesa wasted no time asserting control, opening the game on a 7-0 run fueled by a three-pointer from Eric Blackwell and strong finishes from Isaiah Howard. La Sierra struggled early, committing multiple turnovers and failing to convert second-chance opportunities. After nearly four minutes of scoreless play, Stephen Perry knocked down a three-pointer to make it 9-3, but the Redhawks responded immediately with layups from Luis Marin and free throws from Kamron Robinson.

Blackwell's second three-pointer midway through the half pushed the lead to 22-5, and Benedictine Mesa continued to capitalize on La Sierra's miscues. Despite a late surge from the Golden Eagles—highlighted by back-to-back threes from Tyler Gray and a triple from Godfrey Little—the Redhawks closed the half strong. Howard's jumper at the buzzer gave Benedictine Mesa a commanding 47-30 halftime lead.

Second Half: 
The Redhawks opened the second half with relentless energy, scoring on consecutive possessions through Robinson, Blackwell, and Howard to stretch the lead to 53-30. La Sierra attempted to rally behind Little and Maur Tablada, who combined for key buckets, but Benedictine Mesa's depth proved overwhelming. Howard and Robinson dominated the paint, while Malik Payton added hustle plays and a tip-in to keep momentum firmly on the Redhawks' side.

Blackwell's three-pointer at the 10:32 mark pushed the lead to 69-42, effectively sealing the game. La Sierra continued to fight, with Mateo Hamilton hitting multiple shots late, including two three-pointers, but Benedictine Mesa maintained control. The Redhawks closed the game with contributions from their bench, including Jayden Standifer's late layup, finishing with a decisive 91-69 victory.

Key Players:

• Isaiah Howard: 18 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals
• Eric Blackwell: 17 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steals
• Kamron Robinson: 16 points, 11 rebounds, 3 blocks

Looking Ahead: The Redhawks are back on the court on Saturday, January 10 as they take on Hope International on the road.