Box Score Surprise, Ariz.- Holding a 2-1 edge after the third set and a lead in the fourth, Arizona Christian could not close out the upset bid of #20 OUAZ on Wednesday night.
Match Info
- Match scores: OUAZ - 3, Arizona Christian - 2
- Set 1: OUAZ 25-18
- Set 2: ACU 25-23
- Set 3: ACU 27-25
- Set 4: OUAZ 25-17
- Set 5: OUAZ 15-8
- Records: Arizona Christian - 12-7, 3-7 GSAC, OUAZ - 16-2, 9-1 GSAC
- NAIA Top 25 Rank: Arizona Christian - not ranked, OUAZ - 20
- Location: Faith Arena, Ottawa University (AZ), Surprise, AZ
ACU Stats
Inside Box Score
- OUAZ controlled the first set after starting the match up with a 4-0 run
- ACU lead 8-2 in the second set before OUAZ tied the frame at 10-10
- The set went back and forth to a 23-23 tie before ACU forced two errors for the set victory
- Set three was much of the same- several ties and lead changes
- ACU fought off two set points to force a 25-25 tie
- A block by Gibson and Logan Schroeder followed by an ace from Fierro gave ACU the set "W"
- Fast forward to a 14-14 tie in the fourth and a kill from Krysta Petersen pushed ACU ahead 15-14
- Unfortunately, the Spirit closed out the set on an 11-2 run and were in front all of the final set
- For the first time in a GSAC match this season, ACU topped their opponent in both digs (79-72) and blocks (9-7) in the same match
Thoughts from Coach Briscoe
"Tough loss tonight. We had the upper hand and could not find a way to stay aggressive through the match. We had lots of great moments as a team and contributions individually but ultimately did not make the necessary changes. Lots to learn from and a much needed bye weekend for the girls to rest up so we can get back to it."
Up Next
Following a nine day break from match play including a bye this weekend, the Firestorm will return to the court on Friday (10/22) when they host Menlo. First serve from the Firestorm Recreation Center will be at 6:00 pm.
