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Jam-Packed Holiday Schedule Kicks Off

Glendale, Ariz.- The Firestorm brace for six final non-conference games whose end coincides with the conclusion of the 2023 calendar year. This busy stretch begins this Thursday with a Justice College re-match and a home contest against Goshen College (IN) on Saturday. Every upcoming battle on the hard court increases in importance, as GSAC play awaits in three weeks.

Game Details

Arizona Christian at Justice College - Thursday, December 14 at 5:00 PM
Arizona Christian vs Goshen College (IN) - Saturday, December 16 at 1:00 PM

Justice College Gymnasium - Chandler, AZ
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 

*No livestream for game at Justice College

Arizona Christian

In the first-ever varsity game between the two basketball programs, the Lady Firestorm were disciplined in a 92-41 win over the Justice College Lions. Twelve of the 13 ACU players who saw action got into the scoring column, with three (Sophia Martinez, Halle Payne, Kayla Hourigan) amassing 12 points. Because Justice only had five eligible players in the contest, the Firestorm had the luxury of relying on their bench players, who accounted for 53 points. The latest win at ACU Events Center brought their home record to 5-1 and overall record to 7-2.

ACU Key Players

Lauren Gunn - 20.5 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 3.25 APG
Alyssa Alvarez - 19.2 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 2.55 APG
Halle Payne - 13.4 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 1.0 APG
Emily Till - 5.7 PPG, 10.8 RPG, 2.0 APG
Kayla Clark - 3.9 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 2.88 APG

Series Notes

The Firestorm defeated the Justice College Lions 92-41 in their lone meeting on December 1st. Sophia Martinez, Kayla Hourigan and Halle Payne each scored 12 points in a contest that featured all 13 active players. 

Saturday's game will be the first meeting between ACU and Goshen College (IN), a member of the Crossroads League based in Goshen, Indiana.

Coach Rusty Rogers' Thoughts

"We are eager to get back on the court this week after our second multi-week gap in the schedule," Coach Rogers said. "These games kickoff a big run of contests heading into conference play in January, so it is important for us to build some momentum."

Justice College

The Justice College Lions (0-8) are still searching for their first victory of the 2023-24 season. Alicia Sanchez's team played three other GSAC teams (OUAZ, The Master's, Life Pacific) leading up to this second contest with the Firestorm. Chrisonie Sanders has scored double-digit points, including three games with 20 plus, in the Lion's five previous games. 

Goshen College (IN)

The Goshen College Maple Leafs (8-2) have won eight consecutive games following two opening losses. Their last three victories were all against conference opponents, placing them third in the Crossroads League standings. Syanne Mohamed leads the Maple Leafs in scoring (15.4 PPG), rebounding (9.8 RPG), and blocks (13 total). Zion Neat (12.0 PPG) and Kiana Oelling (11.2 PPG) provide Goshen with a complimentary one-two punch and Montasia McAllister leads the assist category (2.9 APG). Prior to facing ACU, Goshen will take on Park-Gilbert on Thursday. 


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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
Kayla Hourigan

#33 Kayla Hourigan

P
6' 0"
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
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Kayla Clark

#23 Kayla Clark

5' 4"
Junior
G
Lauren Gunn

#10 Lauren Gunn

5' 7"
Sophomore
G
Kayla Hourigan

#33 Kayla Hourigan

6' 0"
Sophomore
P
Halle Payne

#21 Halle Payne

5' 9"
Junior
P
Emily Till

#14 Emily Till

6' 0"
Sophomore
P