Box Score Costa Mesa, CA - After dropping out of the polls earlier this week (now receiving votes), the Firestorm beat No. 5 Vanguard for the first time in program history in a dominant fashion. Senior Courtney Christmas scored 21 points and Senior Makayla Enders had a double-double in the 69-45 win.
- Game score: Arizona Christian - 69, Vanguard - 45
- Records: Arizona Christian - 11-6, 4-1 GSAC, Vanguard - 12-3, 4-1 GSAC
- NAIA Top 25 ranking: Arizona Christian - RV, Vanguard - 5
- Location: The Pit, Vanguard University, Costa Mesa, CA
- Courtney Christmas - 21 points, 3 blocks
- Makayla Enders - 16 points, 13 rebounds
- Toni Davis - 15 points
- Jada Willingham - 12 points, 7 rebounds
- ACU made first two baskets, followed by Vanguard making the next two, tying the game at 4-4- this was the only tie of the game
- The two teams kept the game close through the first three quarters, ACU holding the lead for the majority
- In the fourth quarter the Firestorm ran away with it, outscoring the Lions 23-11
- ACU shot 44.1% from the field, 42.1% from 3 point range, and 75% on free throws
Thoughts from Coach Berry
"The Firestorm ladies played inspired, team basketball. There many things historically for our program today. Not the least of which is the first time we beat Vanguard especially impressive winning at Vanguard."
"Vanguard has awesome team this year. They are great three point shooters and they killed us on the boards. They have spent several week atop the NAIA Top 25 Coaches Poll and have been undefeated in the GSAC- until today. Today's win puts us back in the mix for a conference title. Most importantly our players are beginning to realize how good we really are. I don't think anyone would have wanted to play our team today."
Up Next
The Firestorm travel to play at Life Pacific on Thursday at 6:30 pm (Arizona)/ 5:30 pm (Pacific and to Hope International on Saturday at 2:00 pm.
