Box Score Glendale, AZ- On Tuesday evening, Arizona Christian opened their season, the Rusty Rogers coaching era, and the ACU Event Center with a 77-42 win over SAGU American Indian. Senior Kelsey Miranda scored a career and game high 16 points in the win.
- Game score: Arizona Christian - 77, SAGU American Indian - 42
- Records: Arizona Christian - 1-0, SAGU American Indian - 0-1
- NAIA Top 25 ranking: Arizona Christian - 21, SAGU American Indian - not ranked
- Location: ACU Event Center, Arizona Christian University, Glendale, AZ
- Kelsey Miranda - 16 points, 6 rebounds
- Toni Davis - 13 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists
- Des Gonzalez - 11 points
- Olivia Childress - 6 points, 8 rebounds
- Quixmia Washington scored just 11 seconds into the game
- ACU jumped out to an 8-0 edge and then lead 26-7 at the end of the first quarter
- The Firestorm outrebounded the Warriors 71-41 including 29 offensive boards
- Eighteen Firestorm found their way onto the court
Thoughts from Coach Rogers
"Although we played sloppy, it was nice to see 18 girls get some varsity experience! At times, our energy level was outstanding but we were unable to consistently maintain it for 40 minutes. We, obviously, have some things to work on but I love our progress!"
Next for the Firestorm
The Firestorm will hit the road for two games at the Pioneer Classic hosted by the University of Antelope Valley in Lancaster, CA. On Friday, Arizona Christian will meet up with La Sierra at 4:00 pm.
