DOUGLAS, Ariz. (Interstat) — The Cochise Apaches defeated the Central Arizona Vaqueros 95-86 in a men’s junior college basketball game Saturday. The Apaches improved to 10-9 overall, while the Vaqueros fell to 7-14.

Cochise, led by Jhace Johnson’s triple-double of 18 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, used efficient offense to secure the win. The Apaches shot 55.7% from the floor and made 21 of 23 free throws. Naeem Colston added 24 points and 10 rebounds, and Emmanuel Jo Samuel scored 27 points.

Central Arizona’s Brayden Gant scored a game-high 31 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Nathan Wanjohi added 18 points for the Vaqueros, who shot just 8 for 31 from three-point range. Cochise led 45-37 after a fast-paced first quarter and maintained its advantage throughout the second half.