Pima advances in consolation round of NJCAA nationals

Pima advances in consolation round of NJCAA nationals

  The Pima women are still alive in the consolation bracket of the NJCAA Division II National Championship following a 69-58 win over North Platte (Neb.).

  Pima will now play 13th-seeded Grand Rapids (Mich.) Friday at Approximately 10 a.m. Arizona time.

  The Aztecs, seeded ninth, pulled away in the second half after grabbing a 26-24 halftime margin against the 16th-seeded Grand Rapids team.

  Fama Thiam and Sierra Mich'l each scored 15 points for PCC, while Nikya Orange hauled down 16 rebounds.

  The tournament is being held in Hickory, N.C.

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