Box Score Glendale, Ariz.- On the strength of a balanced attack with 14 Firestorm scoring, No. 7 Arizona Christian rolled in their season opener against Embry-Riddle (AZ) on day one of the ACU Fultz Classic. Their 124 points scored ranks ninth all-time in the ACU archives.
- Game score: Arizona Christian - 124, Embry-Riddle (AZ) - 52
- Records: Arizona Christian - 1-0, Embry-Riddle (AZ) - 0-1
- NAIA Top 25 ranking: Arizona Christian - 7, Embry-Riddle (AZ) - not ranked
- Location: ACU Events Center, Arizona Christian University, Glendale, AZ
- ACU connected on two three pointers in their first three possessions for a 6-0 lead
- Up 6-4, Arizona Christian went on a 17-0 run to take control
- In final ten minutes of the half, the Firestorm added 40 points
- Flowers and Gonzalez were the only players to reach double digits in the first half with 10 points each
- The Firestorm buried 10 three pointers in the opening 20 minutes
- Half two was much of the same for ACU as they converted 58.3% of their shots from the floor including nine more three pointers
- Nineteen three pointers made ties for second all-time for ACU in a game
Thoughts from Coach Rutter
"It was a good team win. I thought everybody played well. Embry-Riddle had not played a game in a long time (22 months). We wanted to apply pressure and not let them get in a rhythm offensively and I think we did a nice job of that. I am pleased with the 30 assists. We did a great job trying to set up our teammates."
"Looking forward to tomorrow's game against Antelope Valley (currently on a 23 game win streak). Their quickness and athleticism is impressive and they play really hard. Should be a great game."
Up Next
The Firestorm will host Antelope Valley on Saturday to conclude the ACU Fultz Classic. The opening tip is scheduled for 4:00 pm.
