Arizona Western vs New Mexico Military

ROSWELL, N.M. (Interstat) — The New Mexico Military Institute Broncos, riding a three-game win streak, will host the Arizona Western Matadors in a men’s junior college basketball matchup Friday at Cahoon Armory Gym.

The Broncos (6-5) last played Nov. 29, defeating Yavapai 70-57 behind Kelvin John’s 11 points and six rebounds and Taye Williams’ 13 points and seven boards. They have not played since.

The Matadors (5-2) enter with a two-game win streak, having routed Community Christian 97-66 on Nov. 26. Marsai Mason posted a double-double with 24 points and 10 rebounds in that victory. Arizona Western’s two losses came against Snow and Barton.

This contest continues a challenging stretch for New Mexico Military, which will host Trinidad State on Sunday. Arizona Western visits Trinidad State on Saturday.

The teams have faced common opponents this season. The Broncos defeated Yavapai by 13, while the Matadors fell to Snow, a team that also beat NMMI earlier in the season.

Tip-off is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. MST Friday.