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OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE OF ARIZONA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Smith Getting Ready
Savannah Smith was dealing on Tuesday
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College of Idaho COI 2-1
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Winner Arizona Christian ACU 1-0
College of Idaho COI
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Final
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Arizona Christian ACU
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Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
College of Idaho COI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Arizona Christian ACU 3 0 1 0 2 0 X 6 12 0

W: Smith, Savannah (1-0) L: A. Polster (1-1)

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College of Idaho COI 2-2
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Winner Arizona Christian ACU 2-0
College of Idaho COI
2-2
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Final
6
Arizona Christian ACU
2-0
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
College of Idaho COI 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 6 0
Arizona Christian ACU 2 0 0 1 2 1 X 6 6 1

W: Lawson, Trinity (1-0) L: A. Brooks (1-1) S: Smith, Savannah (1)

Game Recap: Softball | | Tim Gooszen

ACU Softball Opens 2024 With Sweep Of #13 C of I

Glendale, Ariz.- Arizona Christian started their 2024 season in impressive fashion as they swept NAIA ranked number 13 College of Idaho on Tuesday evening.  A packed house saw Savannah Smith deal as she threw a complete game shutout win in game one and earned the save in game two. 

Game Info
  • Game one score: Arizona Christian- 6, College of Idaho- 0
  • Game two score: Arizona Christian- 6, College of Idaho- 2
  • Records: Arizona Christian- 2-0, College of Idaho- 2-2 
  • NAIA Top 25 ranking: Arizona Christian- not ranked, College of Idaho- 13
  • Location: ACU Softball Field, Arizona Christian University, Glendale, AZ

ACU Game One Stats
Inside Game One
  • Miles, Garcia, and Hipolito had three straight singles to create the first run of their season
  • Two batters later, Herrera cashed in Garcia and Hipolito for a 3-0 edge after one inning
  • Herrera walked with the base loaded in the third to earn her third RBI
  • In the fifth, Henry singled to right to score Hipolito and Covalt and cap the scoring
  • Smith only allowed one base runner past second base while surrendering just three hits

ACU Game Two Stats
Inside Game Two
  • The Firestorm plated two in the first Garcia (RBI groundout) and Hipolito (RBI single)
  • A pair of extra bases scored a run for C of I in the second and third to knot the game at 2-2
  • Miles dropped down a nice squeeze to score Buckley as the go ahead run
  • After Lawson came into pitch, she batted and drove in two insurance runs
  • Covalt finished the scoring in the sixth with a double to plate Miles
  • Smith locked up her first save of the season by collecting the final five outs

Thoughts from Coach Mayben
"This is always a great way to start the season.  College of Idaho is a very good team, and our athletes came out prepared and confident.  These past three weeks we have talked a lot about what it means to work hard with enthusiasm.  Today we did that and it paid off.  Savannah was excellent in the circle, and our pitching staff supported each other in game two.  We look forward to continuing to grow through the season."

Up Next
The Firestorm will host Embry-Riddle (AZ) and Carroll (MT) for a split doubleheader on Friday starting at 4:00 pm.
 
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