Phoenix, AZ- On the strength of an NAIA season game high 13 blocks, Arizona Christian produced nearly identical halves in their win over Benedictine-Mesa on Tuesday night.  Senior Anton Ivy recorded nine blocks- also an NAIA individual season game high.

Game Info

• Game score: Arizona Christian - 113, Benedictine-Mesa - 88
• Records: Arizona Christian 4-0, Benedictine-Mesa 4-1
• Location: Fultz Memorial Gym, Arizona Christian University, Phoenix, AZ

ACU Stats For The Day

• Shane Carney - game high 29 points
• Emilio Acedo - 25 points, 7-9 behind three point line
• Callum Lawson - 20 points, 12 rebounds (a double-double in all four games this season)
• Terence Shelby, Jr. - 18 points
• Anton Ivy - 12 rebounds, 9 blocks, 7 assists

Inside the Box Score

• The Firestorm scored 56 points in the first half thanks to 21 made field goals, eight made three pointers, and six made free throws
• In the second half, ACU converted 21 field goals, nine three pointers, and six free throws for 57 points
• Down 8-4 in the first half, ACU used a 7-0 run to take the lead for good

Thoughts from Coach Rutter

"We gave up a lot of points at the half off our turnovers and failing to block out consistently.  The guys responded and did a much better job taking care of the ball and controlling the glass in the second half.  We were much more patient in the second half and were able to hit some shots each time Ben U made a run.  Great game by Anton tonight.  Flirted with a triple-double with only 5 points (12 rebounds, 9 blocks, 7 assists)."

Up Next

Come Saturday, the men will host Eastern Oregon at 3:00 pm in Fultz Memorial Gym.