PRESCOTT, Ariz. -- In today's Yavapai Women's Basketball game, the Roughriders faced off against the visiting Central Arizona Vaqueras. This was a very close game, where no team led by more than 10 points, but the battle was ultimately decided by the Vaqueras, who would win this close match-up 67-72.

The first half had a strong start for the home team, as great plays led to a lot of early offense. Three pointers came from Stephanie Gonzalez and Ellie Bennett, and Aysja Ward had a three pointer as well as some floaters. Courtenay Lee and Bennett were able to create some easy shots, and Tierra Bargeman had a tough bank shot near the end of the half.

The defense kept Yavapai in the game, as Bennett and Baregman had some critical steals. Bargeman even recorded a block, and this kept the score close at halftime, with Central Arizona leading 35-34 .

In the second half, the game remained close, as defensive efforts came from all over. Lee had a block and Bargeman took some tough charges in the paint. On the offensive side, big shots would come from Lee, Jon'qora Moore, and Ward. Major three-point shots would be made from deep by Bennett, Moore, and Amani Arraf. 

Central Arizona would win, scoring 72 points to Yavapai's 67.

UP NEXT

The Women's team will travel to Yuma to play against Arizona Western. Tip off begins at 2 pm on Saturday, December 7th.