Glendale, Ariz.- Arizona Christian scored two runs in both of their games against NAIA number one ranked Oregon Tech but it was not enough on Saturday.

Game Info

• Game one score: Oregon Tech- 9, Arizona Christian- 2
• Game two score: Oregon Tech- 6, Arizona Christian- 2
• Records: Arizona Christian- 6-4, Oregon Tech- 6-2 
• NAIA Top 25 ranking: Arizona Christian- RV, Oregon Tech- 1
• Location: ACU Softball Field, Arizona Christian University, Glendale, AZ

ACU Game One Stats

• Miranda Hipolito- 3-4, 2B, RBI
• Claire Buckley- 2-3, run
• Kaitlin Terzakos- 1-2

Inside Game One

• OIT grabbed a 5-0 lead through three innings 
• Hipolito doubled to plate Elena Garcia and Buckley scored on the same play following an error
• The Owls added four more runs including an inside the park home run to cap the scoring
• The Firestorm left runners on base in every inning but one

ACU Game Two Stats

• Jyden Miles- 1-3, run
• Hipolito- 1-3
• Abbi Covalt- 1-3, 2 RBI
• Elena Garcia- 1-2

Inside Game Two

• Like game one, OIT built a 5-0 edge in game two
• In the sixth, Buckley walked, Miles singled, and Dayna Herrera walked to load the bases
• Covalt delivered with a single that plated two
• OIT added an insurance run with a home run in top of the seven
• Garcia singled leading off the bottom of the seventh but ACU could not cash her in

Thoughts from Coach Mayben
"A disappointing weekend, but I am encouraged by the way we finished up the second game today.  We faced a lot of talented pitching that exposed areas we need to work on offensively.  There is a lot of growth to be had on the defensive side of the ball.  I believe this team is resilient enough to use this as an opportunity for growth."

Up Next
After facing number one in the NAIA, next Friday will not get easier as Arizona Christian will host defending NAIA Champion and number two ranked Southern Oregon.  First pitch is set for 4:30 pm.