Gold Rush Firestorm Unable To Slow Rams
Glendale, Ariz.- Showing off their new all gold look while playing under the lights for the first time ever on campus was a great new atmosphere for Arizona Christian football on Saturday night. Unfortunately, the score was not anything like they hoped as they dropped their opener to Texas Wesleyan.
Senior Tyler Duncan was the offensive leader as he had an arm or leg in all three touchdowns including two on the ground. His touchdown through the air connected with Senior Aidan Quinn.
Senior Riley Tucker did his best to attempt to slow the Rams as he finished with the team high in tackles and an interception. Junior Maurice Powell added ten tackles up front.
Game Info
- Game score: Texas Wesleyan – 48, Arizona Christian – 21
- Records: Arizona Christian- 0-1, 0-1 SAC, Texas Wesleyan – 2-0, 1-0 SAC
- NAIA Top 25 Rank: Arizona Christian – 21, Texas Wesleyan – RV
- Location: ACU Football Field, Arizona Christian University, Glendale, AZ
Offensive Stars
- Duncan- 14-25, 210 passing yards, passing TD, two rushing TD
- Quinn- 102 rushing yards, TD, 3 catches, 77 yards, TD
- Quinn Commans – 3-8 passes, 74 yards
- Wyatt Fahey – 3 catches, 62 receiving yards
- Zaachary Cullop– 3 catches, 57 yards
Defensive Stars
- Riley Tucker – 11 tackles, interception
- Maurice Powell – 10 tackles
- Stephaun Peters – 8 tackles
Inside The Numbers
- The Rams produced the first 11 points
- Duncan cashed in a QB sneak for a touchdown to get ACU on the board
- With under three minutes to play in the first half, Duncan connected with Quinn wide open on the left side for a 32-yard scoring strike
- But TWU scored just over a minute later for their 25-14 lead headed to the half
- Four minutes into the second half, Duncan outraced everyone to front pile-on and ACU crept within four points.
- However, the Rams outscored the Firestorm 23-0 in the final quarter and a half
Thoughts from Coach Bowen
“Disappointing start. Did not play well in any phase of the game. We will do a better job coaching and they will respond against Fort Lewis. It is a long season and I am excited to see how our team responds next week.“
Up Next
The Firestorm will take their first road trip of the season when they travel to Durango, CO, to face Fort Lewis. Kick-off is schedule for 12:00 pm (Mountain)/ 11:00 am (Arizona).
