YUMA, Ariz. (Interstat) — Maximus Romero scored 26 points to lead Southern Nevada to an 88-87 men’s junior college basketball victory over Arizona Western on Thursday night.

The Coyotes avenged two regular-season losses to the Matadors by winning a back-and-forth contest. Southern Nevada led 88-87 after a high-scoring first half that saw Arizona Western hold a 45-44 edge. The second half was a defensive struggle, with the Coyotes ultimately securing the one-point win.

Romero added seven rebounds for Southern Nevada. Marsai Martinez led Arizona Western with 20 points and 10 rebounds. The loss dropped the Matadors to 19-9, while the Coyotes improved to 10-13.