Chandler, Ariz.- On Saturday, Arizona Christian used a strong second half thanks to a balanced attack as all five starters reached double digit scoring. Mikah Blackwell led the way as he produced a 15 point and 12 rebound double-double.
Game Info
- Game score: Arizona Christian - 86, Providence (MT) - 68
- Records: Arizona Christian - 11-2, Providence (MT) - 6-5
- NAIA Top 25 ranking: Arizona Christian - 1, Providence (MT) - not ranked
- Location: Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Chandler, AZ
ACU Stats For The Day
- Trent Hudgens - 19 points
- Mikah Blackwell - 15 points, 12 rebounds
- Bryce Davis - 14 points, 7 rebounds
- KeyVaughn Williams - 11 points, 8 assists
- Paul Hayden - 11 points
Inside the Box Score
- Providence held the lead for the first almost 19 minutes except for 12 seconds and a tie
- At 1:11 left in the half, Williams gave ACU a sniff of the lead at 32-31
- After the Argos went back in front by one, Hudgens and Williams combined to score the last four points of the half
- The Firestorm were up 36-33 after 20 minutes
- Dominic Gonzalez scored all eight of his points in half number one to top ACU
- UP tied the score at 42-42 three minutes into the second half
- Hudgens dialed in from three-point country to push the Firestorm in front for good
- At the seven minute mark, the Argos trailed just 63-31
- But ACU sealed the deal by outscoring the Argos 23-7 in the final minutes
Thoughts from Coach Rutter
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Up Next
After a break on Sunday, the Firestorm will play their third game in four days at the Cactus Classic on Monday. Monday’s foe will be Olivet Nazarene with game time set for 6:00 pm.