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By the People, for the People
Pima Upsets No. 1 Johnson County to Reach NJCAA Title Game
The No. 4 Aztecs rallied late to beat the previously undefeated Cavaliers 68-67.
Mar. 21, 2026 at 5:35am
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The No. 4 Pima Community College women's basketball team came from behind to defeat No. 1 Overland Park (Kan.) Johnson County 68-67 in the NJCAA Division II semifinal. Pima, which extended its winning streak to 17 games, will play in the national championship game on Saturday against either Cedar Rapids (Iowa) Kirkwood or Illinois Central.
Why it matters
Pima's upset victory over the previously unbeaten Johnson County team, which defeated the Aztecs in last year's national title game, is a significant accomplishment for the program. Reaching the NJCAA Division II national championship game for the third time in its history is a major milestone for Pima.
The details
Pima trailed Johnson County 67-62 with 2:34 remaining, but scored the final six points of the game to pull off the upset. Kiley Sours-Miller's layup cut the lead to 67-64, and Melicia Nelson made two free throws and a layup in the final two minutes to give Pima the 68-67 victory. Nelson finished with a team-high 22 points, 12 rebounds, 8 assists and 6 steals.
- Pima trailed Johnson County 67-62 with 2:34 remaining in the game.
- Pima scored the final six points of the game to win 68-67.
The players
Pima Community College
The No. 4 ranked women's basketball team that rallied to defeat the previously unbeaten No. 1 Johnson County Cavaliers.
Johnson County Cavaliers
The No. 1 ranked women's basketball team that was previously undefeated before losing to Pima in the NJCAA Division II semifinal.
Melicia Nelson
The Pima player who scored a team-high 22 points, 12 rebounds, 8 assists and 6 steals to lead the Aztecs to victory.
Kiley Sours-Miller
The Pima player who scored 17 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals in the win over Johnson County.
Todd Holthaus
The head coach of the Pima women's basketball team, who has led them to the NJCAA Division II national championship game for the third time in program history.
What they’re saying
“FINAL SECONDS!!!! #PimaBasketball #AztecTOUGH #NATTYBound”
— PimaAthletics
What’s next
Pima will play in the NJCAA Division II national championship game on Saturday at 3 p.m. against either Cedar Rapids (Iowa) Kirkwood or Illinois Central.
The takeaway
Pima's upset victory over the previously undefeated No. 1 Johnson County team is a remarkable accomplishment for the program, as they advance to the NJCAA Division II national championship game for the third time in school history. The Aztecs' resilience and late-game heroics showcase their ability to compete at the highest level of junior college basketball.
