Phoenix, AZ- Arizona Christian controlled one set against No. 25 The Master's on Saturday afternoon but ultimately fell 3-1.  Senior Jackie Stein delivered a match high 19 kills.

Match Info

• Match score: The Master's- 3, Arizona Christian - 1
  • Set 1: TMU 25-18
  • Set 2: ACU 25-10
  • Set 3: TMU 25-20
  • Set 4: TMU 25-16
• Records: Arizona Christian- 3-5, 0-2 GSAC, The Master's- 12-3, 2-0 GSAC
• NAIA Top 25 Rank: Arizona Christian – not ranked, The Master's – No. 25
• Location: Fultz Memorial Gym, Arizona Christian University, Phoenix, AZ

Stats For The Day

• Jackie Stein - 19 kills, hit .421, 11 digs
• Amanda Bakonyi - 8 kills, hit .375
• Breanna Scott - 8 kills
• Marina Samaniego - 23 assists
• Delaney Harris - 20 digs

Match Keys

• Both teams recorded 48 kills, ACU actually outhit TMU .212 to .184
• With the Firestorm down 7-5 in the second set, Hannah Alvarado rattled off 11 straight serves including two aces.  Marina Samaniego closed out the set with eight serves to cap a 20-3 ACU run to close the second set
• ACU outhit TMU .500 to -.129 in the second set.

Thoughts from Coach Briscoe

"Our match this afternoon had lots of highs and lows.  When we put offensive pressure on the Mustangs we were great and struggled when we didn't.  They did a great job from the service line and we did not respond with the same amount of aggression.  We are growing in our stability and I am confident we continue to do so as the season progresses."

Up Next

On Friday, the Firestorm will welcome new GSAC foe Life Pacific for a 7:00 pm match.