Mason Powers Arizona Western Past Central Arizona in High-Scoring Affair

YUMA, Ariz. (Interstat) — Marsai Mason scored 38 points and grabbed 19 rebounds Wednesday night to lead the Arizona Western Matadors to a 108-98 men’s junior college basketball victory over the Central Arizona Vaqueros. The Matadors, who led 46-44 after a fast-paced first quarter, sealed the win at the free-throw line, making 38 of 41 attempts. Central Arizona’s Brayden Gant led all scorers with 27 points in the loss. Arizona Western improved to 12-6 overall, while Central Arizona fell to 7-11. The Matadors’ efficient offense, posting a 129.4 rating on 83 possessions, proved decisive despite a 27-point effort from the Vaqueros’ Gant.