Cochise moves to 19-0 in ACCAC play with 77-65 win at Chandler-Gilbert CC

CHANDLER, Ariz.—The Cochise College Apaches improved to 19-0 in ACCAC play with a very impressive 77-65 road win versus the Chandler-Gilbert CC Coyotes ending their 4-game ACCAC road swing.

Cochise led from start to finish as the Apaches used a very solid defensive performance to take a 34-25 halftime lead.  Cochise was led by Sophomore, Oscar Cluff, who was a very efficient 11-13 from the floor and had a game-high 24 points with 11 rebounds for yet another double-double on the season.  Sophomore, Tyreese Watson continued his solid play by adding 21 points in the win. Freshmen, Tracy Godfrey Jr. and Jalen Barbee chipped in 12 and 10 points respectively. 

Cochise is now 25-2 overall and 19-0 in ACCAC play. Cochise is currently ranked #14 in the latest NJCAA DI National poll and #9 in the JUCO Advocate National Media poll. The road win now extends the Apache ACCAC road winning streak to 24 games, dating back to January of 2021.

In His Words…

Cochise Head Coach Jerry Carrillo

"We were very proud of our guy's overall effort today versus the Coyotes on their home floor. Chandler-Gilbert was coming off of a huge win over #7 NJCAA DII Scottsdale CC on WED. Night and they are a very solid team that is well-coached.  Yet once again Coach Hop did a great job with the scouting report in terms of us defending their offensive actions. We really defended with great integrity today."

Up Next….

The Apaches are back at home in the friendly confines of the Stronghold gymnasium on the Historical Douglas Campus of Cochise College on Wednesday night February 22^nd versus Mesa CC.  Tip-off is slated for 5:30 pm