The Cochise College women’s basketball team traveled to Thatcher, Arizona and faced three notable opponents. On Thursday, Nov. 11, the squad kicked their non-conference playoff with a 90-31 win over the Community Christian College Saints. Corina Suarez Tudela led the Apaches in scoring with 16 points, shooting an efficient 50% from three-point land. Sophomore Tatjana Tater and freshman Deyana Bogan left their marks on the game in the points column with 13 and 14 points of their own. Freshman Tamaiah Glover was a point away from securing a double-double with 9 points and 14 rebounds. The Apaches filled the stat sheet with every player scoring at least one point in the contest. The team also displayed excellent teamwork, acquiring 21 assists.
On Friday, Nov. 12, the Apaches were truly tested against a very skilled Morton College team. The ladies fought to the end but came up short in the 44-62 loss. The loss gave the Apaches some fire and focus for a tough battle against Frank Phillips College, a talented team from Texas. The nail-biter ended with a score of 64-63, and the Apaches secured the victory.
Tatjana Tatar led the team in scoring with 17 points and was two rebounds shy of a double-double. Sophomore Ajda Licina ended the game with an impressive five steals. Her defense, combined with the balanced scoring of the Apaches team, served as a solid foundation for a team win that ended with a very clutch Corina Suarez Tudela’s free throw that put the Apaches ahead and secured the win.
Up Next
The Cochise College women’s basketball team travels to Scottsdale, Arizona, on Wednesday, Nov. 17, to face the fighting Artichokes in the first conference game of the season. The game starts at 5:30 p.m.