Pima Women's Basketball Wins NJCAA Division II National Championship

The Pima Community College women's basketball team defeated Kirkwood 64-58 to capture the NJCAA Division II national championship in a thrilling run through the 2026 tournament. Kiley Sours-Miler had 27 points and 10 rebounds in the win. Melicia Nelson (5'8''-G) had 20 points and 11 rebounds. It is the program's first national title. Led by head coach Todd Holthaus , the No. 4-seeded Aztecs entered the NJCAA Division II National Tournament in Hickory, North Carolina, as regional champions for the second straight year. They earned the No. 4 seed after dominating the Region I, Division II bracket, including a key win over Mesa Community College in the finals. The victory marks a historic moment for Pima women's basketball under Holthaus, in his 19th season, who has built the program into a consistent national contender. Players like Sours-Miller (a dominant inside force and ACCAC Player of the Year) and Nelson (a versatile guard/forward) provided leadership and all-around excellence, blending scoring, defense, and rebounding. The team ended the season on an 18-game winning streak.
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