Pima Women's Basketball Advances to NJCAA Division II Semifinals

Aztecs extend winning streak to 16 games with quarterfinal victory

Mar. 20, 2026 at 4:18am

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The fourth-seeded Pima Community College women's basketball team defeated No. 12 Cranford (N.J.) Union 88-75 in the quarterfinals of the NJCAA Division II tournament. Sophomore post player Kiley Sours-Miller led the Aztecs with 29 points and 10 rebounds, helping Pima extend its winning streak to 16 games. The Aztecs will face unbeaten and top-seeded Overland Park (Kan.) Johnson County in the semifinals on Friday.

Why it matters

Pima's deep tournament run showcases the strength of the community college basketball program and its ability to compete at the national level. The Aztecs' 16-game winning streak and semifinal appearance highlight the team's impressive season and the growth of the program.

The details

In Thursday's quarterfinal game, Sours-Miller's double-double paced the Aztecs, who never trailed after the 6:20 mark of the first quarter. Lucy Fisher added 14 points and seven rebounds, while Melicia Nelson contributed 10 points, six rebounds, and nine assists. Pima pulled away in the second half, outscoring Union 18-10 in the third quarter to take a 67-52 lead into the fourth.

  • The quarterfinal game was played on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
  • The semifinal game against Overland Park (Kan.) Johnson County is scheduled for Friday, March 20, 2026 at 2 p.m. Tucson time.

The players

Kiley Sours-Miller

Pima Community College sophomore post player who led the Aztecs with 29 points and 10 rebounds in the quarterfinal win.

Lucy Fisher

Pima Community College player who scored 14 points and grabbed seven rebounds in the quarterfinal game.

Melicia Nelson

Pima Community College player who contributed 10 points, six rebounds, and nine assists in the quarterfinal victory.

Overland Park (Kan.) Johnson County

The unbeaten and top-seeded team that Pima will face in the semifinal game on Friday.

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What’s next

The winner of the semifinal game between Pima and Overland Park (Kan.) Johnson County will advance to the NJCAA Division II championship game on Saturday.

The takeaway

Pima Community College's women's basketball team has proven its ability to compete at the highest level of NJCAA Division II basketball, reaching the semifinals for the second consecutive year. The Aztecs' 16-game winning streak and dominant quarterfinal performance demonstrate the program's continued growth and success.