Mesa, Ariz. – ACU showed grit and resilience on Thursday evening, rallying from an early two-goal deficit to earn a 3–3 draw on the road against Park-Gilbert. 


MATCH INFO
Score:  Arizona Christian - 3, Park Gilbert - 3
Records:  Arizona Christian - 2-3-1, GSAC 0-0-1 | Park Gilbert - 4-3-1, GSAC 2-0-1
Location: AZ Athletic Grounds, Mesa, AZ


STAT TRACKER
Cadence Peroff - 2 goals
Krista Hardesty - 1 goal
Edith Delgado - 1 assist
Ella Barron - 1 assist
Brenna Sonsini - 1 save, 3 goals allowed 


INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• The Buccaneers jumped ahead 2–0 midway through the first half, but the Firestorm refused to fold. 
• Cadence Peroff sparked the comeback in the 33rd minute, finishing off a setup from Edith Delgado. Park Gilbert still led 2-1. 
• Just before halftime, Peroff struck again with the equalizer, pulling ACU level at 2–2 and sending momentum into the halftime break.
• ACU carried that energy into the second half. 
• In the 61st minute, Krista Hardesty buried another goal for the Firestorm off an assist from Ella Barron, giving the Firestorm their first lead of the night.
• Park-Gilbert managed a late equalizer in the 85th minute to avoid defeat, but ACU's spirited performance highlighted the team's attacking depth and fight.
• ACU tied the game, 3-3.

THOUGHTS FROM COACH GIBBS
"We were in a battle tonight. I'm proud of the team for showing the resilience and competitiveness to come back in the game. We learned a little more about who we are and how we want to play."

NEXT UP
On Saturday, the Firestorm will head home and host Embry Riddle at 9am on the ACU Football Field.