No. 11 Pima women extend winning streak to seven games

Pima Community College women's basketball team defeats No. 16 Scottsdale in NJCAA Division II matchup

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The No. 11 Pima Community College women's basketball team won its seventh straight game on Saturday, defeating No. 16 Scottsdale 56-51 in an NJCAA Division II matchup. Pima rallied in the fourth quarter after trailing 42-41 entering the final period. Sophomore Melicia Nelson led the Aztecs with a double-double, scoring 17 points and grabbing 13 rebounds.

Why it matters

This victory extends Pima's winning streak to seven games and keeps them in contention for a high seed in the NJCAA Division II tournament. The Aztecs have won 10 of their last 11 games, showcasing their ability to win close games against ranked opponents.

The details

The Aztecs (19-4, 11-2 in ACCAC) defeated the host Artichokes (15-7, 9-4) after rallying in the fourth quarter. Pima took a 33-27 lead at halftime, but Scottsdale outscored the Aztecs 15-8 in the third quarter to take a 42-41 lead entering the fourth. Pima then outscored Scottsdale 15-9 in the final period to secure the victory.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 8, 2026.

The players

Melicia Nelson

Sophomore who led Pima with a double-double, scoring 17 points and grabbing 13 rebounds.

Kiley Sours-Miller

Sophomore who finished the game with 13 points, seven rebounds and four blocks for Pima.

Reigne Waugh

Freshman who contributed 12 points and four rebounds for Pima.

Lucy Fisher

Freshman who had eight points and 10 rebounds for Pima.

Pima Community College

The No. 11 ranked NJCAA Division II women's basketball team that extended its winning streak to seven games.

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What’s next

The Aztecs will hit the road on Wednesday, February 12th to play Phoenix College in an ACCAC conference game.

The takeaway

Pima's ability to rally in the fourth quarter and defeat a ranked opponent on the road demonstrates their growth and potential as a team this season. Their seven-game winning streak puts them in a strong position heading into the final stretch of the regular season.