Scottsdale CC rallies late to top Chandler-Gilbert, 69–63
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Dec. 13, 2025) — Scottsdale Community College used a dominant fourth quarter to pull away from Chandler-Gilbert Community College, earning a 69–63 win Saturday afternoon.
Chandler-Gilbert came out sharp and kept pressure on early, but Scottsdale's late surge flipped the game. After three competitive quarters, Scottsdale exploded for 29 points in the fourth—nearly matching its total from the first three periods combined—while holding Chandler-Gilbert to 19 in the final frame to seal the six-point victory.
Key moments and flow
- 1st quarter: Scottsdale set the tone early, taking a 21–17 lead.
- 2nd quarter: Chandler-Gilbert tightened up defensively and Scottsdale went cold, scoring just 5 points in the period. Chandler-Gilbert won the quarter 12–5 and carried a 29–26 halftime edge.
- 3rd quarter: The teams traded runs and entered the fourth with Chandler-Gilbert still narrowly in front, 44–40.
- 4th quarter: Scottsdale's offense finally broke through, winning the quarter 29–19 to complete the comeback.
Standout performers
Chandler-Gilbert
- Addyson Horsley:27 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, and a huge night at the line (12-for-13 FT) while playing all 40 minutes.
- Makailyn Horsley: 11 points, 4 assists, 2 steals.
- Kayden Cosgrove (bench): 11 points, including 3 made threes.
Scottsdale
- Landin Kelley: Team-high 20 points, plus 10 rebounds and 4 steals in 34 minutes.
- Mia Davis:14 points and consistently got to the free-throw line (6-for-8 FT).
- Vanessa Sepulveda: 9 points in heavy minutes (32), helping Scottsdale survive a tough shooting day from deep.
By the numbers
- Shooting: Scottsdale shot 41.4% (24–58) to Chandler-Gilbert's 31.7% (19–60)—a major difference in a close game.
- Three-pointers: Chandler-Gilbert hit 9 threes to Scottsdale's 1, but Scottsdale compensated by scoring inside and living at the line.
- Free throws: Scottsdale attempted 28 free throws (made 20) while Chandler-Gilbert went an efficient 16-for-18.
- Rebounding: Scottsdale won the glass 46–38, including 18 offensive rebounds, creating extra possessions that mattered most late.
What decided it
Despite Chandler-Gilbert's edge from three-point range and strong guard play, Scottsdale's rebounding advantage, higher overall shooting percentage, and fourth-quarter scoring burst were the difference in a game that swung dramatically after halftime.
