Yuma Criminals (Yuma, AZ) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Tempe Buffaloes (Tempe, AZ), 61-16 in a league match.

With the victory, Yuma upgrades its record to 12-4 on the year. The Criminals host Gila Ridge (Yuma, AZ) to face the Hawks in a non-league match on Thursday, February 6. The Hawks enter the match with a record of 7-12. Gila Ridge won 54-16 in their recent league match against San Luis (San Luis, AZ)

The Buffaloes now sport a 3-16 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Desert Sunrise for a 4A Black Canyon match on Thursday, February 6. Tempe will face a Golden Hawks squad coming off a 76-52 league win over Cortez (Phoenix, AZ). The Golden Hawks record now stands at 9-14.