Phoenix, AZ- Thursday's night game saw the NAIA's No. 21 Arizona Christian and No. 24 William Jessup face off and ACU pull away late for the 86-75 win.  Senior Callum Lawson went for a game high 27 points.

Game Info

• Game score: Arizona Christian - 86, William Jessup - 75
• Records: Arizona Christian - 16-3, 4-3 GSAC, William Jessup – 13-6, 4-3 GSAC
• NAIA Top 25 ranking: Arizona Christian - 21, William Jessup - 24
• Location: Fultz Memorial Gym, Arizona Christian University, Phoenix, AZ

ACU Stats For The Day

• Callum Lawson - 27 points, 9-14 shooting
• Shane Carney - 17 points, 3 assists
• Terence Shelby, Jr. - 16 points, 4 assists
• Emilio Acedo - 11 points
• Al Burge - 10 points, 4-5 shooting

Inside the Box Score

• Down as many as nine in the first half, ACU came to take the lead before WJU used a late bucket for the lead at the half
• After several lead changes and ties in the second half, William Jessup held a 72-71 edge with 4:39 to play
• ACU closed out the game on a 15-3 run
• Lawson was 3-4 from the field and 8-11 at the free throw line in the second half

Thoughts from Coach Rutter

"I thought we played really well in the second half. Had some real nice plays defensively. Callum was really good tonight. Was poised inside had got a bucket for us when we needed. Al came up big and sealed the game for us. He hit two threes at the end, but his charge and above the rim rebounds were special."

Up Next

On Saturday, Arizona Christian welcomes Menlo to their home floor.  Tip-off is set for 3:00 pm.