LAS VEGAS, NV - In a thrilling basketball showdown, the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) Coyotes faced off against the Yavapai College Roughriders, but despite putting up a strong fight, CSN ultimately fell to Yavapai College by a final score of 94-83. The game took place on November 17, 2023, at the Doolittle Community Center in front of an attendance of 287 enthusiastic fans.

The game started with Yavapai College taking an early lead in the first half, outscoring CSN 43-27. Yavapai's Ray Glasgow led the way with an impressive performance, scoring 26 points while grabbing 9 rebounds. Kieran Carr added 15 points, and Isaac Gonzalez contributed 12 points for the Roughriders.

CSN tried to mount a comeback in the second half, outscoring Yavapai 56-51, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. Samuel Steele-Williams was the standout player for the Coyotes, leading the team with 28 points and 14 rebounds. Jaylen Pollard added 16 points, and Lorenzo Abellar scored 8 points for CSN.

The game saw some exciting plays and intense moments, with both teams battling hard on the court. Yavapai College displayed a strong shooting performance, with a field goal percentage of 52.5% and a 3-point shooting percentage of 29.2%. They also capitalized on their free throws, shooting at a 69.4% rate from the line.

CSN showed resilience in the second half, shooting 48.6% from the field and making improvements in their 3-point shooting and free throw percentage. However, Yavapai College's first-half lead proved insurmountable.

Despite the loss, both teams exhibited great sportsmanship and competitive spirit throughout the game. There were no technical fouls, and the lead remained unaltered, with Yavapai College maintaining control from start to finish.

Yavapai College's bench players made a significant impact, contributing 24 bench points compared to CSN's 32. Additionally, Yavapai College dominated in points in the paint, scoring 38 compared to CSN's 40.

The game provided an exciting display of college basketball, with Yavapai College ultimately emerging as the victors. The College of Southern Nevada continues to work hard and improve as they look forward to future matchups in the season.