Box Score Glendale, Ariz.- As the only hitter to reach double digit kills in the match, Brittnie Henige paved the way for Arizona Christian to beat Life Pacific in three on Friday night.
Match Info
- Match scores
- Set 1: ACU 25-19
- Set 2: ACU 25-22
- Set 3: ACU 25-21
- Records: Arizona Christian - 7-13, 4-8 GSAC, Life Pacific - 11-4, 8-4 GSAC
- NAIA Top 25 Rank: Arizona Christian - not ranked, Life Pacific - not ranked
- Location: Firestorm Recreation Center, Arizona Christian University, Glendale, AZ
ACU Stats
Inside The Box Score
- LPU opened the match winning the first three points
- After six ties but no lead changes, Caitlin Chan served up an ace for 16-15 ACU advantage
- Gibson broke a 17-17 tie with a kill and ACU retained a lead the rest of the set
- Four straight errors by LPU capped by a kill from Henige pushed ACU out to a 5-0 lead in the second set
- The Warriors came back for a tie at 7-7
- Krysta Petersen and Gibson lowered the roof with a block and the Firestorm stayed ahead until the end of the set
- Set three went back and forth with LPU ultimately ahead at 18-15
- A 20-20 tie was broken by three Firestorm kills (Henige, Jackson, and Shockey)
- Henige closed out the match with two straight kills
- The win for the Firestorm ends a four-match slide against the Warriors
Thoughts from Coach Briscoe
"Tonight, was a great showing for our team. We knew going into this that we were going to have to win the serve and receive battle and we did just that. We were able stay in system and run our middles while at the same time serving tough and keeping them out of rhythm with their offense. Our block really showed up as well putting some big pressure are their attackers and slowing balls down for our defense. Overall, a great win and a huge upset. Now we just need to win the battle of getting some good sleep and coming back tomorrow with the same focus!"
Up Next
On Saturday, the Firestorm will host Hope International. First serve from the Firestorm Recreation Center will come at 2:00 pm.
