Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Needles). They claimed a resounding 89-58 win over the Safford Bulldogs. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Mustangs with their most commanding win of the season.
Luke Mills
| 12/09/25 @ Mohave Accelerated | 17 |
| 12/11/25 vs Snowflake | 17 |
| 12/04/25 @ Pahrump Valley | 24 |
| 12/12/25 vs Safford | 28 |
Needles had a senior duo take command as Darrell Russell shot 4-for-6 from beyond the arc and dropped a double-double with 32 points and 11 boards and Luke Mills dropped a double-double with 28 points and ten assists. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Mills has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Connor Goulet, who posted eight points and three steals.
Needles smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds every time they've taken the court this season.
Needles' victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Safford, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Needles will be defending their home court for the first time this season when they go up against White Pine at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Safford and Pima will compete for holiday cheer at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bulldogs will need to watch out since the Roughriders have now posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
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