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OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE OF ARIZONA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Howell in the paint
Khaxil Stewart
65
OUAZ OUAZ 18-8, 7-5 GSAC
85
Winner Arizona Christian ACU 19-7, 8-4 GSAC
OUAZ OUAZ
18-8, 7-5 GSAC
65
Final
85
Arizona Christian ACU
19-7, 8-4 GSAC
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
OUAZ OUAZ 29 36 65
Arizona Christian ACU 35 50 85

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | Tim Gooszen

Big Second Half Pushes ACU Past OUAZ

Glendale, Ariz.- After falling behind by ten in the first half, Arizona Christian responded to lead at the break, and then pulled away from OUAZ with a big second half on Saturday.  After not having a double digit scorer at the half, five Firestorm reached 11 points or more by the end of the game

Game Info
  • Game score: Arizona Christian- 85, OUAZ- 65
  • Records: Arizona Christian- 19-7, 8-4 GSAC, OUAZ- 18-8, 7-5 GSAC
  • NAIA Top 25 ranking: Arizona Christian- 24, OUAZ- RV
  • Location: ACU Events Center, Arizona Christian University, Glendale, Ariz.

ACU Stats For The Day
Inside the Box Score
  • OUAZ started the game up 5-0 which they expanded to an 14-4 edge
  • At 8:21 left in the half, Flowers nailed a three pointer to give the Firestorm a 20-19 cushion
  • The lead change was part of a 14-0 run that gave ACU the top score for good
  • Both teams made 12 first half field goals but ACU held a 35-29 edge thanks to more made free throws
  • The first 8:30 minutes of the second half saw the Spirit cut their deficit to single digits several times
  • But a layup by Gonzalez extended the ACU lead to double digits for good
  • The win, paired with a loss by The Master's, moved Arizona Christian back into a tie for first place

Up Next
On Thursday, Arizona Christian and Hope International will face off as two of three teams tied for first place.  Tip-off will come at 7:30 pm in the ACU Events Center.
 
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