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Hudgens dribble
Thomas Aeschleman
68
Winner Arizona Christian ACU 12-3, 1-0 GSAC
64
Menlo MC 12-2, 0-1 GSAC
Winner
Arizona Christian ACU
12-3, 1-0 GSAC
68
Final
64
Menlo MC
12-2, 0-1 GSAC
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Arizona Christian ACU 32 36 68
Menlo MC 33 31 64

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | Tim Gooszen

Firestorm Edge Oaks In GSAC Opener

Atherton, Calif.- In the 2023-24 GSAC opener, Arizona Christian edged out Menlo College 68-64 on Thursday night.  The game was up for grabs until the end as the teams exchanged 14 lead changes and eight ties.

Game Info
  • Game score: Arizona Christian- 68, Menlo- 64
  • Records: Arizona Christian- 12-3, 1-0 GSAC, Menlo- 12-2, 0-1 GSAC
  • NAIA Top 25 ranking: Arizona Christian- 10, Menlo- not ranked
  • Location: Haynes-Prim Pavilion, Menlo College, Atherton, CA

ACU Stats For The Day
Inside the Box Score
  • The first eight points of the game was a preview of the rest of the night
  • Both teams held a five point lead in the first half as they exchanged leads
  • Down 33-28 with 2:24 left, Flowers and Hudgens scored a basket each to bring ACU within 33-32 at the break
  • Hudgens was tied for the half high with eight points
  • With 14:42 remaining, Menlo built the largest lead of the game at 46-40
  • ACU nailed three straight threes (Hudgens, Anthony Garza, and Hayden) to move back in front
  • At the 5:04 mark, the Oaks were in front 62-60
  • The Firestorm moved in front for good with a 6-0 run as ACU held Menlo to just two points in the closing minutes

Thoughts from Coach Rutter
"Our league is really good this year and there is very little separation between any of the teams.  Road games are going to be hard to come by so we are thrilled to come away with the win.  Certainly some things to improve on, but we gave a great effort defensively tonight."

Up Next
The Firestorm will conclude their Northern California trip to jump start GSAC play when they face Jessup on Saturday.  Tip-off is set for 1:00 pm (Pacific)/ 2:00 pm (Arizona).
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