Mesa came tearing into Tuesday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 32.8 points), and they left with even more momentum. They took their contest with ease, bagging a 71-41 victory over the Skyline Coyotes. With the Jackrabbits ahead 51-21 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Taylor Morris
| 01/20/26 vs Skyline | 27 |
| 01/19/26 vs Westwood | 20 |
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Mesa was led to victory by Taylor Morris and Leka Vaitafa. Morris went 11-for-18 to rack up 27 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals, while Vaitafa almost dropped a double-double with 18 points and nine boards. Morris' big performance that evening made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least 20 points. Another player making a difference was Jaiyla Ramirez, who posted five points and eight assists.
Mesa smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in six consecutive games.
The win got Mesa back to even at 10-10. As for Skyline, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season.
Mesa has already played their next matchup, a 50-43 victory against Red Mountain on the 27th. As for Skyline, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 57-21 win against Westwood on the 27th.
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