Phoenix, AZ- In a game that featured 199 combined points and both teams shooting over 48.4% in all three categories, ACU outlasted Menlo 103-96 on Saturday afternoon.  All five ACU starters scored in double figures led by Senior Callum Lawson delivering 25 points and 11 rebounds.

Game Info

• Game score: Arizona Christian - 103, Menlo - 96
• Records: Arizona Christian - 17-3, 5-3 GSAC, Menlo – 6-11, 2-6 GSAC
• NAIA Top 25 ranking: Arizona Christian - 21, Menlo - not ranked
• Location: Fultz Memorial Gym, Arizona Christian University, Phoenix, AZ

ACU Stats For The Day

• Callum Lawson - 25 points, 11 rebounds, 8-9 shooting (9th double-double)
• Shane Carney - 23 points (scored all points in second half)
• Terence Shelby, Jr. - 22 points
• Emilio Acedo - 14 points, 5 assists
• Al Burge - 11 points

Inside the Box Score

• The game featured 11 lead changes and 10 ties (including seven and five in the first half)
• ACU shot 59.3% from the field versus Menlo shooting 48.5% from the field
• The Firestorm held a 12 point edge before the Oaks used a 8-0 run to climb within four at 1:39 to play
• After taking just one shot in the first half, Carney hit 9-11 shots in the second half.
• Menlo was topped by 25 points from John Paine

Thoughts from Coach Rutter

"I was proud of our poise today. Terence and Shane sat a lot with foul trouble in the first half but didn't get frustrated.  They both played well in the second half and were very efficient.  Sonny Cousin gave us a nice lift as well.  Decision making and poise continue to improve and that allowed us to hold off Menlo who wouldn't go away.  This was a very good win.  Menlo is a talented group.   Now that they are at full strength, they are as tough as anyone in the league."

Up Next

On Thursday, the Firestorm head to The Master's in Santa Clarita, CA, for a tip-off at 8:30 pm (Arizona)/ 7:30 pm (Pacific).