Cochise 55, at Eastern Arizona 81

THATCHER, Ariz. (Interstat) — Fueled by a dominant first half and a commanding performance from Ryan Hunt, the Eastern Arizona Gila Monsters avenged a recent loss with an 81-55 victory over the Cochise Apaches in a men’s junior college basketball game Wednesday night. The most important part of the game was Eastern Arizona’s immediate and overwhelming response to its defeat just over two weeks prior. From the opening tip, the Gila Monsters established control, building a double-digit lead early and never relenting. The tone was set in the first quarter, where Eastern Arizona’s offensive efficiency and defensive pressure created a… Read more...