2023-24 Lady Matadors Women's Basketball News

Interim tag removed, Dewey elevated to Head Women's Basketball Coach
Interim tag removed, Dewey elevated to Head Women's Basketball Coach

May 07, 2024

Arizona Western College has announced the removal of the interim tag from Chelsea Dewey’s title, elevating her to head coach of the Arizona Western College Lady Matadors’ women’s basketball program after leading the Lady Matadors to a 21-win season.

Arizona Western hosts signing day for 12 student-athletes
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.

Ndiba earns second NJCAA DI Women's Basketball All-American nod
Ndiba earns second NJCAA DI Women's Basketball All-American nod

April 09, 2024

Arizona Western College Lady Matadors Women’s Basketball sophomore Alliance Ndiba was named honorable mention NJCAA All-American on Tuesday morning after leading the Lady Matadors in scoring and rebounding.

Women's Basketball's Mushore signs with New Orleans
Women's Basketball's Mushore signs with New Orleans

April 08, 2024

Arizona Western College Lady Matadors Women’s Basketball sophomore Chenai Mushore has signed to play at the University of New Orleans after playing 61 career games with the Lady Matadors over two seasons.

Arizona Western Women's Basketball falls 61-60 in Region I Semifinals
Arizona Western Women's Basketball falls 61-60 in Region I Semifinals

March 09, 2024

The Arizona Western Lady Matadors Women’s Basketball team had three players score in double-figures in a 61-60 loss to Cochise in the Region I semifinal on Saturday night at Apache Stronghold Gymnasium in Douglas.

Ndiba and Harris earn Women's Basketball All-ACCAC and All-Region recognition
Ndiba and Harris earn Women's Basketball All-ACCAC and All-Region recognition

March 08, 2024

Arizona Western Lady Matadors’ Women’s placed two players on both the All-ACCAC and All-Region teams on Tuesday.

Dyvine Harris tabbed ACCAC DI Women's Basketball Freshman of the Year
Dyvine Harris tabbed ACCAC DI Women's Basketball Freshman of the Year

March 07, 2024

Arizona Western College Lady Matadors Women’s Basketball freshman Dyvine Harris was named the ACCAC DI Women’s Basketball Freshman of the Year after averaging 14.0 points per game and 4.1 assists.

Gomes leads Arizona Western Women's Basketball to 81-36 win over Glendale
Gomes leads Arizona Western Women's Basketball to 81-36 win over Glendale

March 04, 2024

The Arizona Western College Lady Matadors Women’s Basketball team (21-9, 17-6) wrapped up the regular season with an 81-36 win over Glendale (8-21, 4-19) on sophomore night at the House Gymnasium.

Ndiba's big second half leads Arizona Western Women's Basketball to 69-56 win over Vaqueras
Ndiba's big second half leads Arizona Western Women's Basketball to 69-56 win over Vaqueras

March 02, 2024

The Arizona Western College Lady Matadors Women’s Basketball team (20-9, 16-6) bounced back to beat Central Arizona (9-19, 8-14) 69-56 in Coolidge, Ariz., on Saturday afternoon behind 26 points from Alliance Ndiba.

Women's Basketball suffers 68-66 loss to Vaqueras
Women's Basketball suffers 68-66 loss to Vaqueras

March 01, 2024

The Arizona Western College Lady Matadors Women’s Basketball team (19-9, 15-6) started the weekend with a 68-66 loss to Central Arizona (9-18, 8-13) in Coolidge, Ariz., on Friday evening.

Women's Basketball drops second straight with 64-53 loss to Eastern Arizona
Women's Basketball drops second straight with 64-53 loss to Eastern Arizona

February 24, 2024

The Arizona Western College Lady Matadors’ Women’s Basketball team (19-8, 15-5) lost its second straight, losing 64-53 to No. 16 ranked Eastern Arizona (25-3, 18-3) on Saturday afternoon at the House.

Women's Basketball suffers first home defeat, falling 63-48 to Eastern Arizona
Women's Basketball suffers first home defeat, falling 63-48 to Eastern Arizona

February 23, 2024

The Arizona Western Lady Matadors Women’s Basketball team (19-7, 15-4) couldn’t overcome a cold shooting night, falling 63-48 to No. 16 ranked Eastern Arizona (24-3, 17-3) on Friday night at the House Gymnasium.

Gomes' late three propels Lady Matadors 51-49 win over Cochise
Gomes' late three propels Lady Matadors 51-49 win over Cochise

February 10, 2024

The Arizona Western College Lady Matadors Women’s Basketball team (19-6, 15-3) came from behind to beat Cochise (17-6, 12-4) 51-49 thanks to a Rita Gomes three-pointer in four-second left in the game on Saturday afternoon at Apache Stronghold Gymnasium.

Four Lady Matadors score in double-figures in 60-55 loss to Cochise
Four Lady Matadors score in double-figures in 60-55 loss to Cochise

February 09, 2024

The Arizona Western College Lady Matadors Women’s Basketball team (18-6, 14-3) dropped the first game of a two-game weekend in Douglas, Ariz., losing 60-55 to Cochise (17-5, 12-3) on Friday night at Apache Stronghold Gymnasium.

Ndiba posts two double-doubles en route to Chapman Automotive Student-Athlete of the Week honor
Ndiba posts two double-doubles en route to Chapman Automotive Student-Athlete of the Week honor

February 07, 2024

Arizona Western Lady Matadors Women’s Basketball player Alliance Ndiba was named the Chapman Automotive Student-Athlete of the Week after averaging 19 points per game and 14.5 rebounds per contest in the Lady Matadors’ sweep of Yavapai.

Women's Basketball beats Yavapai 64-46 to win fifth straight
Women's Basketball beats Yavapai 64-46 to win fifth straight

February 03, 2024

The Arizona Western Lady Matadors Women’s Basketball team (18-5, 14-2) had three players score in double figures in a 64-46 win over Yavapai (4-17, 5-10) on Saturday afternoon at the House Gymnasium.