The Pima Roughriders routed the host Safford Bulldogs basketball team by a final score of 61-33 in Wednesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Roughriders face the Thatcher Eagles (Thatcher, AZ) in a non-league game, on Thursday, December 29. Pima will attempt to move on its 8-2 season record. The Eagles enter the game with a 6-5 record after their 58-34 non-league win over St. David (St. David, AZ).

With the defeat, Safford moves to 3-7 on the year. The Bulldogs host Tanque Verde (Tucson, AZ) to face the Hawks in a 3A South game on Tuesday, January 3. The Hawks enter the game with a record of 10-2.