Durango, Colo.- On the strength of a team game record five interceptions and an individual game record three interceptions by Jordan Francis, Arizona Christian rolled 52-12 over NCAA Division II Fort Lewis on Saturday.

Joining Francis in the pick party was Antonio Horrison and Riley Tucker.  Defensively, the Firestorm held the Skyhawks to 191 yards of total offense thanks in part to their five sacks- two by Moses Smith and Christian Threadgill and a combined sack by Ben Strawn and Kenyatta Kendrick.

Offensively, the Firestorm enjoyed a shorter field most of the game thanks to the defensive turnovers and favored the run just a little more than the pass (36 rushes, 27 passes).  Aidan Quinn used his team high 64 yards to blow past 2,500 career yards rushing.  Tyrese Gholar added 38 yards and a touchdown. Through the air, Tyler Duncan and Quinn Commans tossed four touchdowns while connecting with nine different receivers. Duncan surpassed 6,000 career passing yards.

Nestor Higuera tied his own school record with a 49 yard field goal.

Game Info

• Game score: Arizona Christian - 52, Fort Lewis - 12

• Records: Arizona Christian- 1-1, Fort Lewis - 0-1

• NAIA Top 25 Rank: Arizona Christian - 20, Fort Lewis- Not NAIA

• Location:  Ray Dennison Memorial Field, Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO

Offensive Stars

• Duncan- 13-24, 143 passing yards, 3 passing TDs, rushing TD

• Commans - 2-3 passing, TD

• Quinn- 64 rushing yards

• Gholar - 38 rushing yards, TD

• Eiryon Ward - rushing TD

Defensive Stars

• Francis - 4 tackles, 3 interceptions

• Tucker - 5 tackles, interception

• Horrison - interception

• Smith - 2 sacks

• Threadgill - 2 sacks

Inside The Numbers

• The Firestorm scored on their first three possessions (Gholar rush from the one and Duncan TD passes to Bryce Washington and Brandon Johnson)

• The Skyhawks tried to rally with a touchdown and a safety

• Duncan fought his way in from three yards out just before the half

• FLC scored the first points of the second half- a field goal- but did not score again

• Higuera converted his 49 yard field goal

• Duncan and Washington connected again- this time from 33 yards out

• Quinn found Damien Jones in the endzone

• Gholar capped the scoring with an eight yard run

• The Firestorm scored all five drives after the interceptions

Thoughts from Coach Bowen

"To be completely honest, as a football program we were embarrassed by our efforts in week one.  I thought our guys worked extremely hard this week to get our swagger back.  They practiced extremely hard and the coaching staff did a great job getting them ready.  It showed on the field.  We dominated in every phase of the game.  Now we just need to work on a few more things and get ready for a Louisiana Christian."

Up Next

Next Saturday, Arizona Christian will head to Louisiana Christian.  Kick-off from the Bayou will come at 7:00 pm (Eastern)/ 4:00 pm (Arizona).