Box Score Glendale, AZ- With four reaching double figures and three more with eight or more points, Arizona Christian used a balance attack to beat Embry-Riddle AZ 94-69 on Tuesday night. Senior Shane Carney topped all scorers with 22 points. Senior Al Burge delivered a double-double off the bench.
- Game score: Arizona Christian - 94, Embry-Riddle (AZ) - 69
- Records: Arizona Christian - 6-1, Embry-Riddle (AZ) – 2-5
- NAIA Top 25 ranking: Arizona Christian - 10, Embry-Riddle (AZ) - NAIA DII
- Location: ACU Events Center, Arizona Christian University, Glendale, AZ
- Shane Carney - 22 points
- Al Burge - 14 points, 10 rebounds
- Robby Wilson - 13 points
- O'Shae Williams - 10 points
- Eric Klekas - 9 points
- Xander Bowers - 8 points, 7 rebounds, 4-4 shooting
- Marcus Gonzalez - 8 points, 4-6 shooting
- Four ties and four lead changes in first five minutes
- Klekas hit a three pointer to push ACU ahead for good
- ACU shot 45.9% in the first half before shooting 54.5% in second half
- Firestorm committed nine turnovers
Thoughts from Coach Rutter
"I was really pleased with our decision making tonight. Embry-Riddle does a good job of changing defenses, similar to what Benedictine does. We did a much better job of getting organized and communicating with each other. We didn't shoot real well, but I thought we did a nice job attacking them. I was pleased with the effort defensively as well. Did a nice job of pressuring the ball while staying in position and not gambling. Good disciplined effort on both ends."
Up Next
A week from Thursday, the Firestorm will open GSAC play as they host The Master's at 7:30 pm.
