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Pima Advances to NJCAA National Tournament with Perfect 32-0 Record
No. 1 Pima Aztecs dominate No. 3 Scottsdale 74-49 to win NJCAA Region and District championship
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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The No. 1 Pima Aztecs men's basketball team advanced to the NJCAA National Tournament with a perfect 32-0 record after defeating No. 3 Scottsdale 74-49 in the NJCAA Region and District championship game. Pima sprinted out to a 20-2 lead and never looked back, earning their spot in the national tournament which will be held March 16-21 in Danville, Illinois.
Why it matters
Pima's undefeated season and dominant tournament run solidifies their status as one of the top NJCAA programs in the country. The Aztecs are looking to improve on their third-place finish at last year's national tournament after losing their top four scorers to graduation.
The details
Pima shot 7-29 from three-point range but still managed to build a 20-2 lead early and led 37-19 at halftime. The Aztecs pulled away in the second half, leading by as much as 55-28 at one point. Tournament MVP Mason Hunt scored 19 points for Pima, while Isaiah Hill added 16 and Isaac Johnson had 14. Scottsdale was led by Davion Harris with 10 points and Coleman Fields with 9.
- The NJCAA National Tournament Selection Show is scheduled for Tuesday, March 11 at 5 p.m. local time.
- The NJCAA National Tournament will be played from March 16-21 in Danville, Illinois.
The players
Pima Aztecs
The No. 1 ranked men's basketball team in the NJCAA, advancing to the national tournament with a perfect 32-0 record.
Mason Hunt
The tournament MVP for Pima, scoring 19 points in the championship game.
Brian Peabody
The head coach of the Pima Aztecs men's basketball team.
Scottsdale Artichokes
The No. 3 ranked team that lost to Pima 74-49 in the NJCAA Region and District championship game.
Davion Harris
The leading scorer for Scottsdale with 10 points in the championship game.
What they’re saying
“This team can run, dunk, play defense and score some more.”
— Brian Peabody, Head Coach, Pima Aztecs (AllSportsTucson.com)
What’s next
The Pima Aztecs will be watching the NJCAA National Tournament Selection Show on Tuesday, March 11 at 5 p.m. local time to learn their seeding and opponent for the tournament, which will be held March 16-21 in Danville, Illinois.
The takeaway
Pima's undefeated season and dominant tournament run have established them as one of the top NJCAA men's basketball programs in the country. Despite losing their top scorers from last year, the Aztecs have reloaded with a balanced, high-powered offense and stifling defense that has them poised for a deep run in the national tournament.
