Mingus hasn't had much luck against Coconino recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Marauders will face off against the Panthers at 7:00 p.m. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Mingus comes in on ten and Coconino on seven.
Mingus took a 52-point loss the last time they faced off against Prescott, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Marauders had just enough and edged out the Badgers 49-46. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Marauders have posted since November 29, 2025.
Meanwhile, Coconino humbled Flagstaff with a 59-29 victory. The Panthers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 11 contests by 22 points or more this season.
Coconino's win came from a few key players that Mingus will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Oryon Huayhualla, who dropped a double-double with ten points and 11 rebounds. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 8.1 boards per game. Another player making a difference was Gavin Greene, who went 7-for-14 en route to 15 points in addition to seven rebounds and three blocks.
Coconino smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in seven consecutive games.
Mingus' record now sits at 16-4. As for Coconino, their record is now 14-4.
Things could have been worse for Mingus, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 71-57 loss to Coconino in their previous matchup back in December of 2025. Can the Marauders avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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