Dillon, Mont. - A fast start in the first half for the Bulldogs turned into another heartbreaking loss for the Firestorm.

The defense of the Firestorm had a rough go giving up 48 first half points and allowing 457 total passing yards with eight touchdowns in the game. Arizona Christian's offense struggled in the first three quarters of the game, but moved the ball well at times and got things going in the fourth quarter, with 214 yards total rushing and with seven points to show for it.

Freshman running back Andrew Trapp showed a lot of flashes during the game- especially on the first play of scrimmage for a 39 yard run- the longest run of the season for ACU. Another true freshman running back Kale Konen, playing in front of his hometown crowd, had a consistent day to help with the run game. 

Senior safety Jackson Oritz recorded nine tackles with one pass break up.  Senior defensive tackle Erick Ibochwa had his best game so far this season with six tackles and a tackle for loss of 3 yards. The Firestorm defense tightened up in the fourth quarter, only giving up 7 points, but by then it was too late.
 
Offensive Stars

• Johnny Herrera - 8-13, 42 passing yards
• Beau Devens - 2-4, 42 passing yards
• Konen - 15-56 rushing yards
• Trapp - 7-56 rushing yards, 1 TD
• Tompkins - 8-46 rushing yards, 2-20 receiving yards

Defensive Stars

• Oritz - 4 solo tackles, 5 assist tackles, 0.5 TFL, 1 PBU
• Ibochwa - 3 solo tackles, 3 assist tackles, 1 TFL
• Jordan Francis - 2 solo tackles, 2 assist tackles
• Ngianni Cerisier - 2 solo tackles, 2 assist tackles

 
Inside The Numbers

• The Bulldogs scored three first quarter touchdowns- all through the the air
• One rushing touchdown and three passing TDs produced the four second quarter UMW scores
• Half number two saw Montana Western score on the ground followed by two final in the air
• ACU found the end zone when Tapp capped an 11 play 75 yard drive with a two yard touchdown run- his third TD of the season
• Nestor Higuera finalized the scoring with the extra point

 
Thoughts From Coach Bowen                                                                                                             
 "True character is seen in the times of adversity. So I know our players will stick together and battle through this."
 
Up Next
Arizona Christian University will host #15 Montana Tech University (6-2) next week in Glendale, AZ. Game starts at 7:00pm Arizona Time.

Roll Storm!