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Arizona Christian University

OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE OF ARIZONA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Trent Hudgens
Tucker House
Hudgens with the dribble
68
Providence (Mont.) PROVIDEN 6-5
86
Winner Arizona Christian ARIZONA 11-2
Providence (Mont.) PROVIDEN
6-5
68
Final
86
Arizona Christian ARIZONA
11-2
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Providence (Mont.) PROVIDEN 33 35 68
Arizona Christian ARIZONA 36 50 86

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | Tim Gooszen

All ACU Starters Reach Double Digit Scoring Against Providence

Chandler, Ariz.- On Saturday, Arizona Christian used a strong second half thanks to a balanced attack as all five starters reached double digit scoring.  Mikah Blackwell led the way as he produced a 15 point and 12 rebound double-double. 

Game Info
  • Game score:  Arizona Christian - 86, Providence (MT) - 68
  • Records: Arizona Christian - 11-2, Providence (MT) - 6-5
  • NAIA Top 25 ranking: Arizona Christian - 1, Providence (MT) - not ranked
  • Location: Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Chandler, AZ

ACU Stats For The Day
Inside the Box Score
  • Providence held the lead for the first almost 19 minutes except for 12 seconds and a tie
  • At 1:11 left in the half, Williams gave ACU a sniff of the lead at 32-31
  • After the Argos went back in front by one, Hudgens and Williams combined to score the last four points of the half
  • The Firestorm were up 36-33 after 20 minutes
  • Dominic Gonzalez scored all eight of his points in half number one to top ACU
  • UP tied the score at 42-42 three minutes into the second half
  • Hudgens dialed in from three-point country to push the Firestorm in front for good
  • At the seven minute mark, the Argos trailed just 63-31
  • But ACU sealed the deal by outscoring the Argos 23-7 in the final minutes

Up Next
After a break on Sunday, the Firestorm will play their third game in four days at the Cactus Classic on Monday.  Monday's foe will be Olivet Nazarene with game time set for 6:00 pm.
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