Yuma Criminals (Yuma, AZ) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad run past the visiting Cortez Colts (Phoenix, AZ), 54-43 in a league match.

With the victory, Yuma advances its record to 8-12 on the year. The Criminals travel to Tempe (Tempe, AZ) to face the Buffaloes in a 4A Black Canyon match on Tuesday, February 10. The Buffaloes enter the match with a record of 10-15. Tempe won 70-60 in their recent league match against Desert Sunrise (Maricopa, AZ)

The Colts now own a 13-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host Dysart for a 4A Black Canyon match on Tuesday, February 10. Cortez will face a Demons squad coming off a 96-53 league win over Coronado (Scottsdale, AZ). The Demons record now stands at 18-6.