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| 01/10/26 - Home | 56-55 W |
| 12/05/25 - Away | 32-48 L |
| 12/14/24 - Away | 56-44 W |
| 12/03/21 - Neutral | 41-69 L |
| 03/02/21 - Home | 31-75 L |
| 11/30/18 - Neutral | 0-1 L |
BASIS Flagstaff proved they can win big back in December of 2025 (they won by 33) and on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They slipped by the El Capitan Eagles 56-55. The victory was familiar territory for the Yetis, who have now won three matchups in a row.
BASIS Flagstaff's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Iori Cruz led the charge by putting up 15 points and four steals. What's more, Cruz also posted a 50% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest he's achieved since back in January of 2025. Daniel Quiroz was another key player, dropping a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds.
El Capitan's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brayden Hammon, who posted 19 points along with five boards and three steals. Hammon has been hot recently, having posted three or more steals the last four times he's played. Another player making a difference was Kendall Hammon, who dropped a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds.
BASIS Flagstaff now has a winning record of 7-6. As for El Capitan, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 11 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season.
BASIS Flagstaff will head out to challenge Ash Fork at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for El Capitan, they will welcome Water Canyon at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles will be up against the Wildcats' rather soft defense (which has allowed 56.9 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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