Box Score La Mesa, Calif.- Trailing 2-0 in set wins and down 22-20 in the third set, Arizona Christian found their rhythm just in time for the set win and the momentum to deliver a reverse sweep over San Diego Christian on Saturday afternoon.
Match Info
- Match scores
- Set 1: SDCC 25-22
- Set 2: SDCC 25-18
- Set 3: ACU 25-22
- Set 4: ACU 25-19
- Set 5: ACU 15-9
- Records: Arizona Christian - 9-14, 6-9 GSAC, San Diego Christian – 2-17, 1-13 GSAC
- NAIA Top 25 Rank: Arizona Christian - not ranked, San Diego Christian - not ranked
- Location: Skyline Church Gym, La Mesa, CA
ACU Stats
Inside The Box Score
- Five points into the first ACU held a 3-2 edge
- But a 6-0 run gave SDCC control the rest of the set
- The Hawks went wire-to-wire in the second set
- Set three was up for grabs throughout with numerous lead changes and ties
- SDCC looked ready to close out the match as they were ahead 22-20
- A kill from Krysta Petersen sparked a 5-0 run (kill from Shockey, ace by Lunsford, and kill by Schlosser followed)
- With new life, ACU scored four of the first five points in the third set and did not look back
- Down 2-0 in the final set, a SDCC service error, ACU ace, kill, kill, attack error, and block created a 6-0 run to put the Firestorm ahead for good
- The Hawks had more kills (58-54) but ACU had fewer errors (20-24)
- Service points may have been the difference in the match as ACU held the slight edge (24-21)
Thoughts from Coach Briscoe
"We came into the match flat and could not find ways to get in system with the consistent tough serves from San Diego Christian. In the third set we are finally able to create some new momentum and final lineup that works for us. Katy and Kaeleigh really held down the fort producing kills for us and our setters did a great job keeping their defense on their toes with setters dumps. Gertie did a great job coming off the bench and being a stable force for us both defensively and from the service line. Overall, it was a great team win!"
Up Next
The Firestorm will close out the regular season with three home matches as they make one last push to attempt to climb into the GSAC playoffs. On Friday, they will host William Jessup at 6:00 pm in the Firestorm Recreation Center.
