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OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE OF ARIZONA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Nicholas v Morningside
Khaxil Stewart
75
Morningside MU 11-3
79
Winner Arizona Christian ACU 12-2
Morningside MU
11-3
75
Final
79
Arizona Christian ACU
12-2
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Morningside MU 36 39 75
Arizona Christian ACU 33 46 79

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | Tim Gooszen

No. 4 Firestorm Prevail Over No. 14 Mustangs With Defense

Glendale, Ariz.- Facing NAIA number 14 ranked Morning on Saturday afternoon, NAIA number four ranked Arizona Christian turned up the defensive intensity in their win.  The Mustangs came into the contest scoring 91.6 points per game (seventh in the NAIA) and the Firestorm held them to 17 points under that average.

Game Info
  • Game score: Arizona Christian - 79, Morningside - 75
  • Records: Arizona Christian - 12-2, Morningside - 11-3
  • NAIA Top 25 ranking: Arizona Christian - 4, Morningside - 14
  • Location: ACU Events Center, Arizona Christian University, Glendale, AZ

ACU Stats For The Day
Inside the Box Score
  • ACU came out shooting with leads of 6-0 and 8-2 
  • MU fought back and took their first lead at 17-16
  • Onakpoma and Dunkley forced ties with made baskets
  • The Mustangs went ahead at 24-22 and stay in front for the rest of the first half
  • Nicholas scored 11 points in the first 20 minutes
  • With 12:45 remaining in the game, Nicholas dialed in a three pointer to grab back the lead
  • ACU did not surrender the lead through the final whistle
  • Eight was biggest lead for either team (ACU with 8:40 remaining)
  • Wright scored 12 of his 17 points in the second half
  • ACU held a 40-30 rebounding edge (including 29 defensive) to help their defensive effort

Up Next
The Firestorm will enjoy a break for Christmas and New Year's before returning to action on January 4 to open GSAC action against Benedictine Mesa.
 
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