Box Score Chandler, Ariz.- Following a back and forth seven and a half minutes to start the game, No. 10 Arizona Christian pulled away from Rocky Mountain on Saturday. Senior Robby Wilson doubled up with 17 points and 15 rebounds.
- Game score: Arizona Christian - 90, Rocky Mountain - 69
- Records: Arizona Christian - 13-2, Rocky Mountain - 5-6
- NAIA Top 25 ranking: Arizona Christian - 10, Rocky Mountain - not ranked
- Location: Coyote Center, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Chandler, AZ
- The first eight points resulted in both teams with the lead and two ties
- Rocky Mountain broke a 14-14 tie with a three to take their largest lead with 12:37 left in the first half
- ACU countered with an 8-0 run to take the lead for good on the afternoon
- The eight points came from four different players off the ACU bench
- At the break, the Firestorm held a 47-31 advantage after shooting 60.6% from the field
- The Firestorm held the Bears to under 40% shooting on the afternoon
- ACU outscored RMC 48-28 in the paint
- On the boards, Arizona Christian held a big 50-25 edge including 16 offensive rebounds
Thoughts from Coach Rutter
"We were a little flat to start the game after the quick turnaround. We settled down and tightened up defensively and we're able to get some things in transition. Robby, Xander Bowers, and Bryce were big on the offensive glass and that helped open the game up."
Up Next
On Monday, Arizona Christian will wrap up playing in the Cactus Classic when they face Montana State-Northern. The matinee game will start at 12:00 pm.
