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Danville Today
By the People, for the People
Pima Clinches Fifth Place in NJCAA Division II Tournament
Aztecs defeat Des Moines Area Community College 98-81 in fifth place game
Mar. 21, 2026 at 10:03pm
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The Pima Community College men's basketball team defeated Des Moines Area Community College 98-81 in the fifth place game of the NJCAA Division II National Tournament. Mason Hunt led Pima with 31 points and 6 rebounds, while Isaiah Hill added 24 points, 8 assists, and 5 steals. Pima finished the season with a 35-1 record.
Why it matters
The fifth place finish in the NJCAA Division II National Tournament is a strong accomplishment for the Pima Aztecs, who had an impressive 35-1 season overall. The game showcased the talent and depth of both teams, with several standout individual performances.
The details
Pima was led by Mason Hunt's 31 points and 6 rebounds, while Isaiah Hill had 24 points, 8 assists, and 5 steals. Isaac Johnson added 20 points and 7 rebounds, and Will Feagles chipped in 16 points. For Des Moines Area, Brent Taylor had 18 points and 4 assists, Kaden Tate had 16 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, and 2 blocks, Hunter Gawron had 14 points, and Rylan Smith added 11 points.
- The game took place on March 21, 2026 in Danville.
The players
Pima Community College
The men's basketball team from Pima Community College, located in Tucson, Arizona, finished the season with a 35-1 record after placing fifth in the NJCAA Division II National Tournament.
Des Moines Area Community College
The men's basketball team from Des Moines Area Community College in Iowa, finished the season with a 33-3 record after falling to Pima in the fifth place game of the NJCAA Division II National Tournament.
Mason Hunt
The star player for Pima Community College, scoring 31 points with 6 rebounds in the fifth place game.
Isaiah Hill
A key contributor for Pima Community College, scoring 24 points with 8 assists and 5 steals.
Brent Taylor
A standout player for Des Moines Area Community College, scoring 18 points with 4 assists in the loss.
The takeaway
Pima Community College's fifth place finish in the NJCAA Division II National Tournament caps off an impressive 35-1 season for the Aztecs, showcasing the team's depth and talent. Despite the loss, Des Moines Area Community College also had a strong 33-3 season, demonstrating the high level of competition in the tournament.
