PHOENIX, Ariz. - The Arizona Christian University women's basketball team lost an exhibition contest to NCAA Division I opponent Grand Canyon University Monday afternoon, 97-65 inside GCU Arena.

Game Details:

ACU was outscored in each period in the contest and trialed by as many as 33 points late in the game.  The Firestorm shot .322 from the floor and .294 on three-point shots.  GCU outrebounded ACU, 49-43, and the Firestorm were an impressive 17-of-22 (.773) on free throws.

Inside the Box Score:

• Alyssa Alvarez: Team-high 18 points, three rebounds off the bench 

• Des Gonzalez: Double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds, one assist

• Halie Gleason: 13 points, two rebounds, two assists off the bench

• Kaycee Brown: Seven points, seven rebounds, one steal

Next Game:

Coached by Rusty Rogers, the Firestorm play a non-conference game at the University of Benedictine at Mesa on Wed., Dec. 30 at 5 p.m. Arizona Time inside the Chandler-Gilbert Community College basketball gymnasium.