ACU Continues To Struggle vs Park Gilbert

Mesa, Ariz. – Arizona Christian continued GSAC play Thursday evening, facing Park-Gilbert across town. Despite a determined effort from the Firestorm, ACU fell 3-0 to the Buccaneers. 

MATCH INFO
Score: Park Gilbert – 3, Arizona Christian – 0
Records:  Park Gilbert – 7-2-1, GSAC 3-1-1 | Arizona Christian – 1-6-2, GSAC 0-5-2 
Location: Arizona Athletic Grounds, Mesa, AZ

STAT TRACKER
Krista Hardesty – 3 shots, 1 shot on goal
Cadence Peroff – 2 shots, 1 shot on goal
Jayme Faverino – 2 shots
Ella Barron – 1 shot, 1 shot on goal
Tayler Wonderly – 8 saves, 3 goals allowed

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Park-Gilbert opened the scoring in the 13th minute when Ava Fike found the back of the net off an assist from Jacquelyn Bernal. The Buccaneers added to their lead late in the first half, with Kiara Rubio scoring in the 41st minute off a pass from Fike to give Park-Gilbert a 2-0 advantage at halftime.
• The Firestorm looked to respond after the break, continuing to compete on both sides of the field. 
• ACU recorded four shots in each half and generated four corner kicks in the second half as the team worked to create scoring opportunities.
• Park-Gilbert added its third goal in the 71st minute when Mikenzie Kulish scored off another assist from Fike, extending the Buccaneers’ lead.
• ACU finished the match with eight shots, including three on target, while goalkeeper and the Firestorm defense continued to work under pressure. 
• ACU recorded eight saves throughout the contest, including five in the second half, while Park-Gilbert finished with 18 shots and 11 shots on goal.
• ACU lost the game against Park Gilbert, 0-3. 

NEXT UP
On Wednesday, the Firestorm will host Justice University on their home turf at 7pm. 

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