Glendale, Ariz.- A strong start and big fourth set by ACU led to a Friday night of five sets as Arizona Christian and Life Pacific squared off.  But the Warriors pulled off the five set win.

Match Info

• Match scores
  • Set 1: ACU 25-18
  • Set 2: LPU 25-19
  • Set 3: LPU 25-10
  • Set 4: ACU 25-22
  • Set 5: LPU 15-8
• Records: Arizona Christian - 6-9, 0-3 GSAC, Life Pacific - 12-2, 3-0 GSAC
• NAIA Top 25 Rank: Arizona Christian - not ranked, Life Pacific - not ranked
• Location: Firestorm Recreation Center, Arizona Christian University, Glendale, AZ

ACU Stats

• Ryan Coughlin - 13 kills
• Hailey Reynolds - 10 kills
• Sydney Brown - 9 kills
• Faith Baar - 9 kills
• Caitlin Chan - 27 assists
• Becca Thomson- 16 assists, 10 digs
• Trinity Weidinger - 15 digs

Inside The Box Score

• The first 28 points of set one saw multiple lead changes and ties before reaching a 14-14 tie
• ACU took advantage of two straight attack errors by LPU to move in front for the rest of the set
• Despite getting close several times, ACU could force even a tie in the second
• Four ties opened the third set but LPU grabbed the lead for good
• Trailing 15-13 in the fourth, ACU countered with a 6-0 run to move ahead highlighted by back-to-back blocks from Emmi Jacobus and Baar
• In the decisive fifth set, LPU was in front whistle to whistle

Thoughts from Coach Briscoe
"Tonight was a great battle and I really have to give it to Life Pacific for playing tough through the whole match.  They were steady through each set and we could not find an answer tonight for Guzman.  It was encouraging to see our growth and competitive presence on the court.  Thankful for another opportunity to get back out there to compete again!" 

Up Next
Arizona Christian will not wait long before competing again as they will host The Master's on Saturday at 2:00 pm.