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OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE OF ARIZONA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Reighard Jumper
Khaxil Stewart
70
Arizona Christian ACU 10-2, 2-1 GSAC
82
Winner Benedictine Mesa BENU 12-0, 3-0 GSAC
Arizona Christian ACU
10-2, 2-1 GSAC
70
Final
82
Benedictine Mesa BENU
12-0, 3-0 GSAC
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Arizona Christian ACU 33 37 70
Benedictine Mesa BENU 29 53 82

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | Tim Gooszen

Firestorm Beaten By Redhawks

Mesa, Ariz.- After leading at halftime, Arizona Christian could not slow Benedictine Mesa in the second half as the Redhawks shot 59.3% from the field in the final 20 minutes.

Game Info
  • Game score: Benedictine Mesa - 83, Arizona Christian - 70
  • Records: Arizona Christian - 10-2, 2-1 GSAC, Benedictine Mesa - 12-0, 3-0 GSAC
  • NAIA Top 25 ranking: Arizona Christian - 2, Benedictine Mesa - Not ranked
  • Location: BENU Physical Education Center, Mesa, AZ

ACU Stats For The Day
Inside the Box Score
  • Lee went to work in the paint to begin the scoring
  • ACU stayed in front for 7:30 minutes into action
  • BENU nailed a three pointer to move ahead for the first time
  • Down three, Reighard went on a five point solo mission to take the lead back
  • Another pair of lead changes were exchanged before the teams reached a 29-29 tie
  • Onakpoma scored the final four points of the half to give the Firestorm a 33-29 halftime cushion
  • The Redhawks opened the second half with an 8-0 run to grab the lead 
  • Not even a tie was created by the Firestorm the remainder of the game
  • Bradley tried to keep ACU close as he produced all of his 16 points in the second act

Up Next
On Thursday, Arizona Christian will host Nelson (AZ) at 6:00 pm.  The Warriors won the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Division I National Championship one season ago.
 
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