Big Second Half Pushes ACU To Win

Glendale, Ariz.- Down two at the break, Arizona Christian exploded for 50 second half points to push past Southeastern (FL) on Thursday night.  Brayden Smith had a big night as he scored 19 points on 70% shooting.

Game Info

• Game score: Arizona Christian – 86, Southeastern (FL) – 78
• Records: Arizona Christian – 5-1, Southeastern (FL) – 2-2
• NAIA Top 25 ranking: Arizona Christian – 3, Southeastern (FL) – RV
• Location: ACU Events Center, Arizona Christian University, Glendale, AZ

ACU Stats For The Day

• Brayden Smith – 19 points, 8 rebounds
• Jeremiah Williams – 16 points
• Shaud Bradley – 14 points
• Kaharie Loggins – 14 points, 7 rebounds
• Spencer Langowski – 12 points
• Tayvion Wilson – 10 points

Inside the Box Score

• Less than two minutes in, the Firestorm were up six
• The next eight minutes saw a 14 point swing as the Fire went up eight
• ACU climbed within one a couple of times but trailed 38-36 at the break 
• Three ties and three lead changes was the result of the first 2:30 of half number two
• Langowski nailed a jumper for a 44-42 edge
• The Firestorm were off from there
• Michael Wright converted a free throw and ACU went up by 12
• Four was as close as the score would get
• The teams combined for 72 free throws

Up Next
A week from Saturday, Arizona Christian will host Justice for a 4:00 pm game.
 

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