The Maricopa Institute of Technology basketball squad (Phoenix, AZ), was outscored 49-41 in Thursday's league battle with the host South Ridge Mavericks (Phoenix, AZ)

With the victory, South Ridge advances its record to 4-1 on the year. The Mavericks travel to Canyon State Academy (Queen Creek, AZ) to meet the Rams in a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 7. The Rams enter the battle with a record of 0-5. Canyon State Academy lost 56-19 in their recent league battle against Sequoia Charter (Mesa, AZ)

The now own a 3-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host South Ridge for a Canyon Division 2 - Roadrunner battle on Monday, January 13.