Box Score Santa Clarita, Calif.- Despite late ties in all sets, Arizona Christian could not finish off three sets as they lost 3-1 at The Master's on Friday evening. ACU allowed a season high 18 service aces as TMU earned the win with their serving.
Match Info
- Match scores: The Master's - 3, Arizona Christian - 1
- Set 1: ACU 26-24
- Set 2: TMU 25-20
- Set 3: TMU 26-24
- Set 4: TMU 25-21
- Records: Arizona Christian - 9-13, 4-9 GSAC, The Master's - 8-16, 4-10 GSAC
- NAIA Top 25 Rank: Arizona Christian - not ranked, The Master's - not ranked
- Location: The MacArthur Center, The Master's University, Santa Clarita, CA
ACU Stats
Inside Box Score
- Back and forth first set was tied at 19-19 before a 5-1 TMU run gave them set point
- But ACU countered with a 6-0 run to take the set- kills from Kaeleigh Gibson, Samaniego and Petersen were part of the six points
- An 18-18 tie in set two resulted in a 7-2 TMU closing effort for the set win
- After leading much of the third set, the Firestorm held a 24-20 set point advantage
- Unfortunately, the Mustangs scored the next six points
- Holding a onetime six point in the fourth and up 20-18, ACU could not seal the deal nor hold back TMU
- ACU outhit TMU 50-48 in kills and .271 to .254 in percentage
Thoughts from Coach Briscoe
"We put up a great fight tonight but fell short. We had great offensive numbers but struggled to limit our service and reception errors. Time to regroup and look to rebound for our match tomorrow."
Up Next
The Firestorm will finish their "Santa" trip with a 2:00 pm match at Westmont in Santa Barbara on Saturday.
