Gonzalez and Kelley Lead The Way In Exhibition Win

Glendale, Ariz.- On Friday evening, Arizona Christian had no trouble with Justice in their exhibition win. Dominic Gonzalez (21 points) and Caleb Kelley (15) both nailed five three pointers to lead the offensive surge of the Firestorm.

Game Info

Game score: Arizona Christian - 102, Justice - 58
Records: Arizona Christian - Exhibition, Justice - 1-11
NAIA Top 25 ranking: Arizona Christian - 1, Justice - not NAIA
Location: ACU Events Center, Arizona Christian University, Glendale, AZ

ACU Stats

Gonzalez - 21 points
Kelley - 15 points
Jalik Dunkley - 11 points, 5 rebounds
Arik Nicholas - 10 points, 4 blocks
Ese Onakpoma - 8 points, 8 rebounds

Inside the Box Score

Gonzalez nailed a three pointer to begin the scoring
The Lions answered back with an 8-2 run
ACU countered with an 8-0 run (four points by Onakpoma)
The Firestorm did not look back
Amaechi Chukwu hit two free throws to give ACU a 48-25 lead- their largest of the first 20 minutes
Even with 48 first half points, no Firestorm reached first half double digit scoring
Gonzalez poured in 18 second half points
The Firestorm shot 65.5% from the field in the final half to completely pull away

Up Next
The Firestorm will take off next week from competition to focus on finals week. They will return to action on Monday (Dec. 16) when they head to Chandler to participate in the annual Cactus Classic at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Their first game will feature a matchup with NAIA number seven ranked Montana Tech.

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Players Mentioned

#2 Dominic Gonzalez: G; 6' 3"; Graduate Student

#11 Caleb Kelley: G; 6' 4"; Sophomore

#0 Ese Onakpoma: G; 6' 4"; Junior

#5 Jalik Dunkley: F; 6' 7"; Freshman

#10 Arik Nicholas: F; 6' 5"; Senior

#12 Amaechi Chukwu: F; 6' 5"; Junior

Players Mentioned

#2 Dominic Gonzalez
: 6' 3"; Graduate Student
: G

#11 Caleb Kelley
: 6' 4"; Sophomore
: G

#0 Ese Onakpoma
: 6' 4"; Junior
: G

#5 Jalik Dunkley
: 6' 7"; Freshman
: F

#10 Arik Nicholas
: 6' 5"; Senior
: F

#12 Amaechi Chukwu
: 6' 5"; Junior
: F