Long Runs Equals Firestorm Loss

Surprise, Ariz.- Arizona Christian fell in straight sets to OUAZ on Thursday evening.  Long runs by the Spirit proved to be too much for the Firestorm.

Match Info

• Set scores
  • Set 1: OUAZ 25, ACU 18
  • Set 2: OUAZ 25, ACU 12
  • Set 3: OUAZ 25, ACU 14
• Records: Arizona Christian – 6-11, 0-5 GSAC, OUAZ – 9-6, 2-3 GSAC
• NAIA Top 25 Rank: Arizona Christian – not ranked, OUAZ – not ranked
• Location: Faith Arena, OUAZ, Surprise, AZ

ACU Stats

• Hailey Reynolds – 9 kills
• Faith Baar – 4 kills, hit .273
• Caitlin Chan – 12 assists, 7 digs
• Nikole Lunsford – 7 digs
• Kaeleigh Gibson – 7 digs

Inside The Box Score

• A seesaw first set saw the teams exchange leads and ties to a 12-12 score
• But a 7-0 run by OUAZ turned the set
• Tied 2-2 in the second set, another 7-0 run by the Spirit gave them control
• Sydney Brown recorded two kills to begin the third set
• A 3-3 tie resulted in a 5-0 run by OUAZ

Up Next
Next week, the Firestorm will travel to Orange County to face Vanguard and Hope International.  Friday’s match against the Lions will be played at Calvary Chapel High School due to Vanguard still building their new gym.

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