THATCHER, Ariz. (Interstat) — The Central Arizona Vaqueros and Hagerstown Hawks will look to rebound from opening-round losses when they meet in the Eastern Arizona Tournament on Friday.

Central Arizona (2-3) enters the men’s junior college basketball contest after an 85-71 home loss to North Idaho on Thursday. Brayden Gant led the Vaqueros in that game with 17 points and nine rebounds. The team has been inconsistent, sandwiching a 91-80 win at Salt Lake between a 96-71 loss at Snow and Thursday’s defeat.

Hagerstown (1-1) is coming off a narrow 70-66 loss to Cochise on Thursday. Najeh Allen was a standout in the defeat, posting 22 points, seven rebounds and three blocks for the Hawks. Their season began with a 64-50 road victory over Baltimore City.

According to Interstat’s ELO system, Hagerstown is projected as the favorite with a 69.70 percent probability to win.

The game is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 21, 2025.