The Copper Canyon Aztecs pushed their score all the way to 66 on Wednesday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell 73-66 to Independence. Copper Canyon has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Independence's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Anthony Colonna led the charge by scoring 26 points along with four steals. Colonna has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Ive Niyomukiza, who scored 19 points along with seven assists and six rebounds.
Copper Canyon has been struggling recently, as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-12 record this season. As for Independence, the win makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-12.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Copper Canyon will take on Independence at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Arizona (Independence is ranked 231st, while Copper Canyon is ranked 245th). As for Independence, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Kofa at 7:00 p.m. on January 25th. Kofa is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 54.8 points per game.
