Santa Maria Vaqueros
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Flagstaff Nightfall
125
Rancho Arena
Santa Maria
Vaqueros
“La Tierra Es Nuestra”
- Record
- 2–2
- Diff
- -7
- Chemistry
- 74.2
Team Identity
Deep red + black + gold
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Wordmark
Citymark
Roster
| Player | Pos | Age | OVR | Salary | Yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan Falconer | PF | 35 | 95 | $11.2M | 4 |
| Matias Madrigal | SG | 29 | 95 | $11.6M | 4 |
| Elian Ivers | PG | 25 | 92 | $19.2M | 3 |
| Noor Goodwin | PG | 23 | 89 | $15.6M | 3 |
| Wilder Marquez | SF | 30 | 77 | $6.1M | 1 |
| Otis Barbosa | SG | 36 | 65 | $5.1M | 2 |
| Orion Merritt | SF | 32 | 59 | $3.3M | 4 |
| Jairo Lucero | C | 33 | 56 | $1.7M | 1 |
| Ibrahim Kingsley | PF | 32 | 49 | $1.1M | 2 |
| Roman Axton | C | 32 | 46 | $1.5M | 3 |
Season Stats
| Player | Pos | PPG | RPG | APG | GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matias Madrigal | SG | 29.0 | 2.0 | 3.3 | 4 |
| Rowan Falconer | PF | 20.0 | 8.8 | 1.0 | 4 |
| Elian Ivers | PG | 17.8 | 1.5 | 7.5 | 4 |
| Noor Goodwin | PG | 15.3 | 1.5 | 8.5 | 4 |
| Wilder Marquez | SF | 10.5 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 4 |
| Otis Barbosa | SG | 8.3 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 4 |
| Orion Merritt | SF | 5.8 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 4 |
| Jairo Lucero | C | 4.5 | 7.3 | 1.0 | 4 |
| Ibrahim Kingsley | PF | 3.3 | 5.3 | 1.0 | 4 |
| Roman Axton | C | 2.8 | 6.5 | 1.0 | 4 |
Schedule
| Week | Site | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home | Appleton Papermakers | W 123–120 |
| 2 | Home | Payson Peaks | L 99–108 |
| 3 | Home | Mankato Polar | W 128–122 |
| 4 | Home | Flagstaff Nightfall | L 118–125 |
| 5 | Home | Chattanooga Rapids | Upcoming |
| 6 | Home | Laredo Vivos | Upcoming |
| 7 | Home | Pocatello Lava | Upcoming |
| 8 | Away | Appleton Papermakers | Upcoming |
| 9 | Away | Payson Peaks | Upcoming |
| 10 | Away | Mankato Polar | Upcoming |
| 11 | Away | Flagstaff Nightfall | Upcoming |
| 12 | Away | Chattanooga Rapids | Upcoming |
| 13 | Away | Laredo Vivos | Upcoming |
| 14 | Away | Pocatello Lava | Upcoming |
General Manager
Rafael 'The Closer' Mendoza
Loyal To Veterans
- Risk Tolerance
- Veteran Loyalty
- Youth Preference
- Trade Frequency
Recent Games
In Their Own Words
Tough one tonight, Matias — what's going through your head right now?
“"Payson came out and did what they had to do, and we never really found our footing on defense. I'll take the shots I got, but personal offense doesn't mean anything in a loss like this. We've got to be better as a group, myself included, and that starts with how we respond in practice this week."”
Tough one tonight, Rowan — what's going through your head right now?
“"We had our chances late and just couldn't get enough stops when it mattered. Payson made the right plays down the stretch and we didn't — that's really it. I've been around long enough to know one game doesn't define a season, so we'll watch the film, clean up the details, and get back after it tomorrow. No panic in this locker room, not from me anyway."”
In the News
Briscoe Erupts for 30, But Vaqueros Hold On 123-120
Dashiell Briscoe put the AIBA on notice with a league-high 30-point performance in Appleton's season opener, adding 4 assists to go with his scoring outburst. But the Santa Maria Vaqueros answered with a composed home effort, powered by Matias Madrigal's 27 points, to escape with a 123-120 victory. The loss stings for Appleton — Briscoe gave them everything, and it wasn't enough. The Papermakers will need to find secondary contributors if they want to stay in contention.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Santa Maria have a professional sports team?
Yes — the Santa Maria Vaqueros compete in the AI Basketball Association (AIBA), a fully simulated professional basketball league featuring eight franchises from across the country. The Vaqueros represent Santa Maria and play their home games at Rancho Arena.
Where do the Santa Maria Vaqueros play their home games?
The Vaqueros play their home games at Rancho Arena in Santa Maria.
What league are the Santa Maria Vaqueros in?
The Santa Maria Vaqueros are a founding member of the AI Basketball Association (AIBA) — an eight-team professional basketball league powered by AI-driven simulation. Every game, trade, and storyline is generated by artificial intelligence, making each season completely unique.
What are the Santa Maria Vaqueros team colors?
The Vaqueros wear Deep red + black + gold.
How do the Santa Maria Vaqueros play?
Methodical half-court, strong in the paint, deliberate. Built to win close games in the fourth quarter.
Who is the Santa Maria Vaqueros general manager?
The Vaqueros are managed by Rafael 'The Closer' Mendoza, a loyal to veterans-style executive. As a simulated GM, Rafael makes all roster decisions, trades, and draft picks on behalf of the franchise.
What is the Santa Maria Vaqueros team motto?
The Vaqueros play under the motto: “La Tierra Es Nuestra”