ACU Holds Off ERAU

Prescott, Ariz.- A late comeback bid by Embry-Riddle (AZ) was held off by Arizona Christian on Saturday evening.  The Firestorm were consistent offensively as they scored 43 points in both halves.

Game Info

• Game score: Arizona Christian – 86, Embry-Riddle (AZ) – 83
• Records: Arizona Christian – 8-1, 2-0 GSAC, Embry-Riddle (AZ) – 5-3, 0-1 GSAC
• NAIA Top 25 ranking: Arizona Christian – 2, Embry-Riddle (AZ) – not ranked
• Location: Activity Center, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, AZ

ACU Stats For The Day

• Ese Onakpoma – 21 points
• Zack Reighard – 15 points
• Shaud Bradley – 11 points
• Jay Lee – 11 points, 9 rebounds
• Sabien Cain – 8 points

Inside the Box Score

• Jay scored the first two points and Onakpoma scored the next four
• Embry-Riddle hit two three pointers to create a 6-6 tie
• A 7-0 ACU run separated the teams
• With 31 seconds left in the half, Reighard dropped in a three pointer for a 13 point lead- largest of the half
• Onakpoma shot a perfect 6-6 from the field for a first half high of 12 points
• The Eagles came out in the second act and put the pressure on the Firestorm
• Seven minutes into half two, ERAU cut their deficit to one
• Just under five minutes left ACU was up 14
• With 18 ticks on the clock, the Eagles closed the gap to just one
• Mikey DeHorney hit a free throw to create the 86-83 score
• A last second three point attempt by ERAU was off the mark and ACU held on

Up Next
On Tuesday, Arizona Christian will host Eastern Oregon for a pre-Thanksgiving game at 6:00 pm.
 

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