The Eastern Arizona College (EAC) Gila Monsters started the new year with a commanding 90-50 victory over Harry S. Truman College on Thursday night. The win extended their impressive streak to 11 games and improved their record to 14-1 on the season.
The Gila Monsters were in control from the opening tip, building a 44-26 lead by halftime. Kaden Ericksen led the way with a standout performance, scoring 19 points to pace EAC. Amari Carraway contributed across the board with 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, while JT Elder added 12 points and 7 rebounds. Felix Smedjeback also reached double figures with 10 points.
All 12 players who saw action for Eastern Arizona got on the scoreboard.
The Gila Monsters were relentless on both ends of the court, shooting 43.9% from the field while holding the Falcons to a 27.8%. EAC dominated inside, racking up 46 points in the paint and capitalizing on 20 Truman turnovers to generate 25 points.
For the Falcons, Aidan Parker recorded a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Raymond Grant chipped in 18 points, but Truman struggled to find consistent offense against EAC’s stifling defense.
The Gila Monsters have a quick turnaround as they take on Gadsden State College from Alabama today at 2 p.m. at home. The Cardinals, fresh off an 83-72 win over Yavapai, bring a 13-2 record into the matchup. Fans can catch the action live on KATO 1230 AM or the EAC Athletics YouTube Channel.
