Box Score Glendale, Ariz.- On Saturday, Arizona Christian averaged 6.4 yards per play on offense as they rolled past Oklahoma Panhandle State 34-7. Junior Shea Morales lead the air attack and Sophomore Cole Davis spearheaded the ground attack. The ACU defense held OPSU to just three yards per play.
Making his first start at ACU, Morales connected with nine different receivers that resulted in three touchdowns through the air. Senior Jon Cole and Sophomore Zaachary Cullop were the favorite targets of Morales as they accounted for ten catches and the three TD grabs. Davis averaged 10.6 yards per carry on the ground.
A balanced defensive effort saw nine guys record four or more tackles. Freshman Craig Martin IV and Junior Stephaun Peters both recorded interceptions. The ACU defensive unit held OPSU to just 44 total offensive yards in the first half.
Game Info
- Game score: Arizona Christian - 34, Oklahoma Panhandle - 7
- Records: Arizona Christian- 5-1, 2-0 SAC, Oklahoma Panhandle - 1-5, 1-1 SAC
- NAIA Top 25 Rank: Arizona Christian - 24, Oklahoma Panhandle - not ranked
- Location: ACU Football Field, Arizona Christian University, Glendale, AZ
Offensive Stars
Defensive Stars
Inside The Numbers
- The first nine drives for OPSU resulted in just one first down
- Davis cashed in the first touchdown of the game from a yard out
- Morales connected with Cole for a 63 yard catch and run touchdown
- ACU outgained OPSU 276-44 in the first half
- Davis scored his second touchdown with a hard fought five yard run on the first ACU possession of the second half
- OPSU tried to answer but their 71 yard drive resulted in an interception by Peters at the two
- After the Aggies found the scoreboard, ACU put the game out of reach with touchdown drives of 86 yards and 99 yards
- A 10 yard touchdown strike from Morales to Cullop capped the 86 yard drive
- Following a down punt at the one, Davis found daylight for a 76 yard run
- Two plays later, ACU capped the scoring with the second Morales to Cole connection
Thoughts from Coach Bowen
"The guys really responded with our goals this week. We came out fast, defense dominated, offense was moving the ball, and special teams were lights out. I was really proud of the team effort. If we continue to improve on the things that we are not doing very well, we have a chance to be a very good football team. I am excited about our improvement."
Up Next
On Saturday, the No. 24 Firestorm will make the short trek to No. 16 OUAZ in Surprise. Kick-off is set for 11:00 am.
