Basketball Recap: Maricopa Institute of Technology's Higher State Rank on Full Display on Tuesday

On Tuesday, Maricopa Institute of Technology didn't have too much breathing room in their contest against the Imagine Prep Coolidge Eagles, but they still walked away with a 19-15 win. Given Maricopa Institute of Technology's advantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked 117th, while Imagine Prep Coolidge is ranked 236th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Maricopa Institute of Technology's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-3. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 23.7 points per game. As for Imagine Prep Coolidge, they are on a 22-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-9.

Maricopa Institute of Technology and Imagine Prep Coolidge's offenses will be put to the test in their next games. Maricopa Institute of Technology and Heritage Academy (who has only given up 28.22 points per game) will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Maricopa Institute of Technology's defense has only allowed 29.6 points per game this season, so Imagine Prep Coolidge's offense will have their work cut out for them. Similarly, Imagine Prep Coolidge will challenge East Valley Athletes for Christ at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, a team that's only allowed 11.29 points per game.