Box Score Atherton, CA- Up seven with eight minutes to play, Arizona Christian saw Menlo outscore them 24-11 down the stretch and fell 81-75 to the Oaks. A game high 21 points for Sophomore Des Gonzalez was not enough for the Firestorm.
- Game score: Menlo - 81, Arizona Christian - 75
- Records: Arizona Christian - 8-10, 3-5 GSAC, Menlo - 8-9, 4-4 GSAC
- NAIA Top 25 ranking: Arizona Christian - not ranked, Menlo - not ranked
- Location: Haynes-Prim Pavilion, Menlo College, Atherton, CA
- Des Gonzalez - 21 points
- Toni Davis - 14 points, 6 assists
- Quixmia Washington - 12 points, 4 steals
- Baylee Slaughter - 10 points
- ACU led the entire first half after starting the game on an 11-0 run
- Menlo fought back and forged four ties in the third quarter
- The first lead in the game for the Oaks did not come until five minutes remained
- MC did not allow even a tie in final moments
- The Oaks outscored the Firestorm 16-9 at the free throw line including 10-3 in the fourth quarter
Thoughts from Coach Rogers
"We played one of our better games of the season but have nothing to show for it. We led over 80% of the game but hit a rough patch in the fourth quarter where are shots weren't following and our defense fell apart. It was just too much to overcome but I'm super proud of how much this team has improved."
Next for the Firestorm
The Firestorm will stay in Northern California to face William Jessup on Saturday. Tip-off is set for 12:00 pm Pacific/ 1:00 pm Arizona.
