2023-24 Matadors Men's Basketball News
Arizona Western hosts signing day for 12 student-athletes
May 02, 2024
Arizona Western College held a signing ceremony for 12 Arizona Western student-athletes on Wednesday afternoon, signing letters of intent to continue their collegiate careers at four-year institutions.
All-American Marmolejos selected to play in NJCAA Men's Basketball All-Star Game
April 19, 2024
Arizona Western College Matadors Men’s Basketball sophomore AJ Marmolejos was selected by the NJCAA Men’s Basketball Coaches Association to play in the 2024 NJCAA Men’s Basketball All-Star Game.
Thomas scores 22 points in Matadors' 75-71 loss to Cochise in Region I Semifinals
March 09, 2024
The Arizona Western Matadors Men’s Basketball team saw its 2023-24 season come to an end with a 75-71 loss to Cochise in the Region I Semifinals on Saturday night at Apache Stronghold Gymnasium in Douglas.
Three Matadors earn Men's Basketball All-ACCAC and All-Region honors
March 08, 2024
Arizona Western Matadors’ Men’s saw three players earn All-ACCAC and All-Region honors on Tuesday with two Matadors earning first-team recognition.
Marmolejos ACCAC DI Men's Basketball Player of the Year
March 07, 2024
Arizona Western College Matadors Men’s Basketball sophomore AJ Marmolejos was named the ACCAC DI Player of the Year after finishing the regular season second in the conference in scoring with 23 points per game.
Men's Basketball wraps up regular season with 98-65 win over Gauchos
March 04, 2024
The Arizona Western College Matadors Men’s Basketball team (20-9, 13-6) had four players in double-figures to lead the way in a 98-65 win over Glendale (13-17, 8-14) on Sophomore night, Monday evening at the House Gymnasium.
Marmolejos earns third ACCAC DI Men's Basketball Player of the Week honor
February 29, 2024
Arizona Western College Matadors Men’s Basketball sophomore AJ Marmolejos was named the ACCAC DI Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for February 18-24.
Men's Basketball suffers 65-63 overtime defeat to Eastern Arizona
February 24, 2024
The Arizona Western College Matadors’ Men’s Basketball team (19-9, 12-6) fell in overtime, 65-63 to Eastern Arizona (22-6, 15-2) on Saturday afternoon at the House.
Marmolejos' late bucket gives Men's Basketball 71-69 win over Eastern Arizona
February 23, 2024
The Arizona Western Matadors Men’s Basketball team (19-8, 12-5) got a layup from AJ Marmolejos with 1.8 seconds remaining to beat Eastern Arizona (21-6, 14-2) 71-69 on Friday night at the House Gymnasium.
Thomas captures ACCAC DI Men's Basketball Player of the Week award
February 14, 2024
Arizona Western College Matadors Men’s Basketball freshman Jannoy Thomas was named ACCAC DI Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for the week of February 4-10, averaging 20.5 points per game.
Thomas scores 22 points in Matadors' 78-65 loss at Cochise
February 10, 2024
The Arizona Western College Matadors Men's Basketball team (18-8, 11-5) couldn’t recover from a slow start in a 78-65 loss to Cochise (15-10, 8-6) on Saturday afternoon at Apache Stronghold Gymnasium.
Men's Basketball pulls away from Apaches for 80-70 win
February 09, 2024
The Arizona Western College Matadors Men’s Basketball team (18-7, 11-4) pushed its winning streak to four games with an 80-70 win over Cochise (14-10, 7-6) on Friday night at Apaches Stronghold Gymnasium.
Gledic leads Arizona Western Men's Basketball to 66-46 win over Yavapai
February 03, 2024
The Arizona Western Matadors Men’s Basketball team (17-7, 10-4) allowed just 15 points in the first half in a 66-46 win over Yavapai (11-13, 4-9) on Saturday afternoon at the House Gymnasium.
Dominant second half propels Men’s Basketball to 79-60 victory
February 02, 2024
The Arizona Western Matadors Men’s Basketball team (15-7, 8-4) used a big second half to open the weekend with a 79-60 win over Yavapai (11-12, 5-8) on Friday evening at the House Gymnasium.
Jannoy Thomas named Chapman Automotive Student Athlete of the Week
January 24, 2024
Arizona Western Matadors Men’s Basketball freshman guard Jannoy Thomas was named Chapman Automotive Student-Athlete of the Week for the week of January 14-20 after averaging 14 points per game in two games at Eastern Arizona.
Men's Basketball uses big second-half run to pull away for 77-68 win over Cougars
January 23, 2024
The Arizona Western Matadors Men’s Basketball team (15-7, 8-4) used a 13-0 second-half run to earn a 77-68 come-from-behind win over South Mountain (6-13, 1-10) on Tuesday evening in Phoenix.