No. 9 Pima women enter regional tournament on 12-game winning streak

Pima freshman guard Reigne Waugh had 19 points and eight rebounds in the Aztecs' 74-60 win over Mesa

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Pima women's basketball team has won 12 straight games and clinched the top seed for the upcoming NJCAA Region I, Division II tournament. The Aztecs (24-4, 16-2 ACCAC) defeated rival Mesa (19-7, 13-4) twice in the last two months, including a 74-60 victory on Wednesday night. Freshman starters Reigne Waugh, Lucy Fisher, and Kahlia Gonzales have been key contributors during Pima's surge, while All-American sophomore post player Kiley Sours-Miller posted her 12th double-double of the season.

Why it matters

Pima's 12-game winning streak and top seed in the regional tournament showcase the team's growth and development over the course of the season. The Aztecs have overcome an early-season loss to rival Mesa and are now peaking at the right time heading into the postseason.

The details

In Wednesday's win over Mesa, Pima led for most of the game and used a 12-2 run late to pull away. Freshman guard Reigne Waugh had 19 points and 8 rebounds, while sophomore post player Kiley Sours-Miller recorded a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Sophomore guard Melicia Nelson also posted a double-double with 13 rebounds and 11 assists.

  • Pima's last loss of the season was on January 7 against rival Mesa at home.
  • Pima has gone 12-0 since that loss 50 days ago.

The players

Reigne Waugh

A freshman guard for the Pima Aztecs who had 19 points and 8 rebounds in the win over Mesa.

Lucy Fisher

A freshman starter for the Pima Aztecs who had 15 rebounds in the victory.

Kahlia Gonzales

A freshman starter for the Pima Aztecs who had 7 rebounds and 4 assists in the game.

Kiley Sours-Miller

An All-American sophomore post player for the Pima Aztecs who recorded a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds.

Melicia Nelson

A sophomore guard for the Pima Aztecs who posted a double-double with 13 rebounds and 11 assists.

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What they’re saying

“Maybe we grew up a little bit. Maybe for the freshman they understand a little bit better what Mesa is all about. … You want to get better toward the end of the year.”

— Todd Holthaus, Pima coach (allsportstucson.com)

What’s next

Pima will open the regional tournament on Wednesday at 7 p.m. with a semifinal game against No. 4 Phoenix College (12-14, 9-8). The Aztecs went 3-0 against the Bears in the regular season.

The takeaway

Pima's 12-game winning streak and top seed in the regional tournament showcase the team's growth and development over the course of the season, as the Aztecs have overcome an early-season loss to rival Mesa and are now peaking at the right time heading into the postseason.