Chandler, AZ- Down 78-77 with six plus minutes to go, ACU used a 21-8 surge to close out the game in their 98-86 win over University of Providence on Monday afternoon.  The Firestorm went 2-0 at the Cactus Classic.

Game Info

• Game score: Arizona Christian - 98, Providence (MT) – 86
• Records: Arizona Christian - 10-1, Providence (MT) - 9-3
• NAIA Top 25 ranking: Arizona Christian – 12, Providence (MT) – RV
• Location: Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Chandler, AZ

ACU Stats For The Day

• Callum Lawson – 27 points, 7 rebounds
• Shane Carney - 24 points, 4 assists
• Terence Shelby, Jr. - 16 points, 6 assists
• Sonny Cousin - 12 points
• Anton Ivy - 11 points, 6 blocks

Inside the Box Score

• The game featured 11 lead changes and 8 ties
• Ivy converted two straight baskets to push ACU within one (78-77) and then take the lead for good at 79-78
• Firestorm were a perfect 15-15 from the free throw line in the contest

Thoughts from Coach Rutter

"I thought we put two pretty good halves together today.  Defensively we continue to improve and I think we're starting to figure out roles and the types of shots each guy should be taking.  Providence is a very talented team with dynamic guards and they got going in the second half and took the lead, I was pleased with our response to that.  We had a stretch of six consecutive stops after they took the lead and were able to make some place to hold him off.  Really proud of the guys and their effort today."

Up Next

On Wednesday, the Firestorm return home for a 2:00 pm game against Briar Cliff.