Basha was the 79-59 winner over Mesa when they last played one another back in December of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Bears took a 73-64 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Jackrabbits on Tuesday. The Bears have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Mesa's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jakyi Miles, who shot 62% from the field to rack up 22 points along with six rebounds and five assists. The matchup was Miles' third in a row with at least 22 points. Brig Bowden was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with 13 points and nine boards.
Basha's loss dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Mesa, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Basha will challenge Highland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Mesa, they will face off against McClintock at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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