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Busy Non-Conference Stretch Begins At Home

Glendale, Ariz.- The Lady Firestorm return to action this week with a pair of home games after an 11-day hiatus from competition. Prior to two weeks of loaded non-conference play, ACU sets its sights on match-ups with Benedictine Mesa and Justice College this Wednesday and Friday. They look to bounce back with a win as they did following a tight loss to #15 Rocky Mountain College (74-65 over Embry-Riddle (AZ)). 

Game Details

Arizona Christian vs Benedictine Mesa - Wednesday, November 29 at 6:30 PM
Arizona Christian vs Justice College - Friday, December 1 at 7:00 PM 

ACU Events Center - Glendale, AZ

*All Times Listed Are Arizona Time

Tickets - https://acufirestorm.com/sports/2022/11/29/973_133142257298652889.aspx 

Prices- General Admission ($10), Alumni/Military/Senior ($5), ACU Students (Free), 12 and under (Free)

Live Coverage

Video - https://www.gsacsportsnetwork.com/azchristian 
Live Stats - https://acufirestorm.com/sidearmstats/wbball/summary 

Arizona Christian

In their third road game of the season, the Lady Firestorm never held the lead in a 92-65 loss to the Western New Mexico Mustangs. Lauren Gunn was a bright spot for ACU, accounting for 32 points, including 4-for-5 from three-point range and a perfect 12-for-12 from the free-throw line. The rebounding disparity (44-22, WNMU) was a primary contributor in the final outcome. With the loss, the Firestorm's win streak ended at three. 
       
ACU Key Players

Alyssa Alvarez - 19.7 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 2.0 APG
Lauren Gunn - 18.4 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 2.4 APG
Halle Payne - 13.6 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 0.9 APG
Emily Till - 6.1 PPG, 10.1 RPG, 2.0 APG
Kayla Clark - 4.7 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 2.4 APG

Series Notes

In 13 all-time meetings, the Firestorm are 8-5 against the Benedictine Mesa Redhawks dating back to the 2016-17 season. ACU was victorious in the first four games, before falling in the next three. The Lady Firestorm defeated the Redhawks 78-68 in their first meeting this season on November 1. Alyssa Alvarez was the scoring leader with 24 points and Halle Payne shot an 8-for-11 to contribute 19 points of her own. Coach Rogers enters today's game 4-4 against Benedictine Mesa.

Friday will mark the first varsity game between ACU and Justice College, an institution established in 2020.

Coach Rusty Rogers' Thoughts

"The team will have to quickly regain focus as we transition into a two-game week of action after a week of being idle," Coach Rogers said. "It was a great opportunity to take some time away and regain our health in preparation for a busy December. Ben Mesa and Justice will provide us the competition we need to get the ball rolling again!"

Benedictine Mesa

The Benedictine Mesa Redhawks (0-3) have fallen in three closely-contested games, losing by an average of just 4.7 points. Their most recent action was a 73-70 road loss to OUAZ on November 21. A fourth quarter surge sent the Redhawks ahead with 5:59 remaining, but a buzzer-beating three by OUAZ shut the door on a comeback. Raenesha Willis led Ben Mesa with 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 steals. Alize Ruiz leads the Redhawks' scoring with 18.7 PPG. Nyah Henderson is the rebound leader (10 RPG). Willis leads in assists (3 APG).

Justice College

Justice College (0-4) is led by Alicia Sanchez and competes in the NCCAA as a member of the SWS Intercollegiate Conference. There is no statistical information available.


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Players Mentioned

Alyssa Alvarez

#20 Alyssa Alvarez

G
5' 11"
Senior
Kayla Clark

#23 Kayla Clark

G
5' 4"
Junior
Lauren Gunn

#10 Lauren Gunn

G
5' 7"
Sophomore
Halle Payne

#21 Halle Payne

P
5' 9"
Junior
Emily Till

#14 Emily Till

P
6' 0"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Alyssa Alvarez

#20 Alyssa Alvarez

5' 11"
Senior
G
Kayla Clark

#23 Kayla Clark

5' 4"
Junior
G
Lauren Gunn

#10 Lauren Gunn

5' 7"
Sophomore
G
Halle Payne

#21 Halle Payne

5' 9"
Junior
P
Emily Till

#14 Emily Till

6' 0"
Sophomore
P