Box Score Glendale, Ariz.- Playing for the final time this season in front of their home crowd, Arizona Christian beat Hope International 3-0 on Saturday. Senior Annabelle Camoirano topped all hitters with 14 kills.
Match Info
- Match scores: Arizona Christian - 3, Hope International - 0
- Set 1: ACU 26-24
- Set 2: ACU 25-21
- Set 3: ACU 25-20
- Records: Arizona Christian - 10-15, 5-11 GSAC, Hope International - 8-17, 4-12 GSAC
- NAIA Top 25 Rank: Arizona Christian - not ranked, Hope International - not ranked
- Location: Firestorm Recreation Center, Arizona Christian University, Glendale, AZ
ACU Stats
Inside Box Score
- Following a tie at 6-6, the Royals moved ahead for what to be the rest of the set
- But facing set point at 24-23 ACU countered with an Omoruyi kill, block by Omoruyi and Taryn Oberle, and Camoirano to win the set
- Just one tie (1-1) took place in the first nine points of the second set and HIU was ahead 6-3
- A 5-0 run (Camoirano kill, Alvarado ace, Frame kill, Omoruyi kill, and another Frame kill) turned the score in favor of ACU 8-6
- The Royals went ahead 15-14 before kills from Chan and Krysta Petersen gave ACU the lead for good in the set
- Tied 12-12 in the third set, Petersen and Kaeleigh Gibson lowered the roof with a block and the Firestorm were in front for good
Thoughts from Coach Briscoe
"We had a few different faces on the court today but the same Firestorm family pulling together for a strong showing to finish our last home contest. Our pins had a great match along with a very consistent back row presence that kept us in system most of the match."
Up Next
The Firestorm will finalize the season on the road for two matches. On Friday, Arizona Christian will be at Vanguard in Costa Mesa.
