Douglas, AZ — Cochise defeated Mesa CC Saturday night in the Stronghold 83-54. The game was close for most of the 1st half. With two minutes left before intermission, Head Coach Jerry Carrillo got technical, which sparked a 9-1 run to put Cochise up 32-21 at halftime.
The second–half was all Cochise as they outscored the T-Birds 51-33. Cochise had scoring from all around as 4 Apaches scored double digitals. Justin Jones led the Apaches with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Jawan Stepney and DJ Blackmon both finished with 11 points. Emanual Shepherd chipped in another 13 points, 10 rebound, and 6 assists.
Cochise will host Eastern Arizona College on Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Stronghold Gym. The winner of this game will play against Salt Lake Community College Saturday March 5.