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Arizona Christian University

OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE OF ARIZONA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Hipolito Swing
Khaxil Stewart
3
Arizona Christian ACU 26-17
9
Winner Hope International HIU 32-10
Arizona Christian ACU
26-17
3
Final
9
Hope International HIU
32-10
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Arizona Christian ACU 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3 7 0
Hope International HIU 2 2 4 0 1 0 X 9 8 1

W: A. Puente (22-8) L: Smith, Savannah (14-13)

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Winner Arizona Christian ACU 27-17
2
Hope International HIU 32-11
Winner
Arizona Christian ACU
27-17
5
Final
2
Hope International HIU
32-11
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Arizona Christian ACU 0 0 3 0 0 0 2 5 12 0
Hope International HIU 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 10 0

W: Herrera, Dayna (9-3) L: G. Craig (8-3)

Game Recap: Softball | | Tim Gooszen

Herrera and Hipolito Lead To Split

Fullerton, Calif.- After dropping game one to Hope International, Dayna Herrera and Miranda Hipolito led the charge in a game two win and split.  The win keeps Arizona Christian in the final spot for the GSAC playoffs.

Game Info
  • Game one score: Hope International- 9, Arizona Christian- 3
  • Game two score: Arizona Christian- 5, Hope International- 2
  • Records: Arizona Christian- 27-17, 9-9 GSAC, Hope International- 32-11, 10-8 GSAC
  • NAIA Top 25 ranking: Arizona Christian- not ranked, Hope International- 14
  • Location: Bastanchury Park, Fullerton, CA

ACU Game One Stats
Inside Game One
  • After two innings complete, HIU held a 4-0 lead after scoring two runs in the first two innings
  • In the third, ACU climb back within a run thanks to a three run inning started by a pinch hit single for Elena Garcia
  • Reese singled with the bases loaded scoring Garcia and Hipolito singled home Jyden Miles and Terzakos
  • But the Firestorm would not get closer as the Royals countered with a four spot in the bottom of the inning

ACU Game Two Stats
  • Hipolito- 1-4, HR, 2 RBI
  • Herrera- 3-3, RBI, CG win
  • Claire Buckley- 3-4, run, RBI
  • Miles- 2-4, run
  • Reese- 1-3, RBI
  • Emily Garcia- 1-3
  • El. Garcia- 1-3, run

Inside Game Two
  • Herrera escaped from a bases loaded jam in the second without a run
  • The Firestorm rewarded their pitcher with a three spot in the next half inning
  • First four batters in the inning reached highlighted by RBI singles from Reese and Buckley
  • Herrera helped her cause with an RBI single to create a 3-0 advantage
  • An HIU double scored two to bring the Royals within one
  • Looking for insurance runs in the seventh, Buckley singled, stole second, and Hipolito crushed her team high seventh long ball of the year
  • Herrera allowed two runners in the seventh but closed the door for her ninth win of the season

Up Next
The Firestorm will close out their GSAC schedule with a twin bill at #25 Vanguard on Saturday starting at 12:00 pm.  A win by ACU or a loss by OUAZ at Hope International will punch the Firestorm ticket into the postseason.
 
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