Box Score Glendale, Ariz.- After a close game through the first 32 minutes, Arizona Christian pulled away from Antelope Valley on Saturday for their second victory of the young season. The Firestorm win over the Pioneers earned Head Coach Jeff Rutter career win number 200- all at ACU.
- Game score: Arizona Christian - 70, Antelope Valley - 53
- Records: Arizona Christian - 2-0, Antelope Valley - 3-1
- NAIA Top 25 ranking: Arizona Christian - 7, Antelope Valley - RV
- Location: ACU Events Center, Arizona Christian University, Glendale, AZ
- A layup from Johnson and three pointer from Wilson gave ACU a 5-0 lead a minute in
- The first double digit lead for ACU did not come until ten minutes in
- UAV used a 10-0 run to tie the game for the first time (three ties in the first half)
- ACU held a 30-28 edge at the break before the Pioneers started the second half with a 4-0 run for the lead
- Down 46-45, Hayden scored five straight points to give the Firestorm the top score for the rest of the game
- With eight minutes left the lead was just three before swelling to a 17 point edge for ACU
- The loss for the Pioneers snapped their 23 game winning streak that spanned three seasons
Thoughts from Coach Rutter
"Antelope Valley is quick and athletic at every position. That combined with how hard they play made it difficult to get into an offensive rhythm this afternoon. But I was pleased with how we defended and battled for stops. We had some guys step up and hit some big shots for us that helped us open the game up a bit."
Up Next
On Tuesday, the Firestorm will make the short trip to play SAGU American Indian on Tuesday. Tip-off in Phoenix will come at 7:00 pm.
