Mats Run Ends in Thatcher at Region I Final

Women's Basketball | 04/09/2021

THATCHER, Ariz---A spirited run came up just short in the second half as the Arizona Western Lady Matadors (6-9 overall) fell 56-47 to the Eastern Arizona Gila Monsters (16-2 overall) in the Region I Final Friday night at Gitteau Gymnasium.

The Cinderella Act was gaining steam just two days removed from a road upset over Central Arizona. The Mats were also one of just two teams to defeat the Gila Monsters this season.

Matadors Knock Out Central

Women's Basketball | 04/06/2021

COOLIDGE, Ariz---Mizha Gilberto's three in the final minute net the Arizona Western Lady Matadors (6-8 overall) their first lead since midway through the third quarter, en route to knocking out the Central Arizona Vaqueras (7-4 overall) 65-64 in the Region I Semifinal Tuesday night at Central Arizona College.

Women's Basketball to Pause Activities

Women's Basketball | 03/11/2021

Due to a possible exposure to members of our team, and in keeping with our existing COVID protocols, the Arizona Western Matador Women’s Basketball team will stop activities for a ten-day period while players monitor their health.

That will cancel road games against Eastern Arizona and Pima this weekend and a home game against Community Christian on Tuesday.

Matadors Knock Down Cochise for the third time

Women's Basketball | 03/10/2021

YUMA, Ariz---Relying on an ultra aggressive defense, the Arizona Western Lady Matadors (5-8 overall, 4-5 ACCAC) shut down the Cochise Apaches (0-8 overall, 0-7 ACCAC) 42-35 at The House Wednesday night.

It is the third victory of the year over the Apaches for the Matadors, clinching the season series and giving the Matadors an opportunity to climb above .500 in conference play.

Lady Mats Downed by #11 Central Arizona

Women's Basketball | 02/26/2021

COOLIDGE, Ariz---After falling behind early, the Arizona Western Lady Matadors (3-7 overall, 3-4 ACCAC) could not catch up to the #11 Central Arizona Vaqueras Thursday night at Central Arizona College.

The Matadors cold shooting in the first quarter combined with Central's persistent attack at the basket made it 15-5 at the end of the first quarter.