Phoenix, AZ- Nineteen days removed from their last game, Arizona Christian started slow but used a 23-0 run to take complete control of their 87-45 win over Concordia (IL) on Thursday.  Sophomore Courtney Christmas recorded a career high 31 points.

The NCAA Division III Cougars (5-5) scored first before Christmas tied the score at 2-2.  But CUC accounted for nine of the next 11 points to grab a seven point lead.  Christmas led the Firestorm (7-4) on an 8-0 run with six points during the span (Sophomore Jada Willingham added the other two).

After Concordia moved up to a 13-12 edge, Arizona Christian exploded for their 23 point run over the next eight minutes that carried into the second quarter.  Christmas produced nine of the points while Senior Courtney Leach added five points.

Fourteen points was as close as the contest would be the rest of the way.

Christmas delivered 15 points in the first half on her way to an overall line of 31 points, 12 rebounds (third double-double of season), 6 steals, 4 assists, and 3 blocks.

Willingham concluded the evening with 15 points.  Freshman Kelsey Miranda cashed in a career high 11 points on the strength of three made three pointers.  Freshman Camisa Composti knocked two three pointers- both in the second half.  All eight ACU players that hit the hardwood scored.

On Friday, the Firestorm will travel up to Prescott to face off with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical- a first year women's basketball program.  Tip-off is set for 4:00 pm.