By: Tim Gooszen

Glendale, Ariz. - On the strength of scoring exactly 15 points per quarter, Arizona Christian was consistent in their win over Park Gilbert.  Taylor Spencer tied the whole Park team with 20 second half points.

GAME INFO
Score: Arizona Christian 60, Park Gilbert 50
Records: Arizona Christian 6-11, 4-1 GSAC, Park Gilbert 6-8, 1-4 GSAC
Location: ACU Events Center, Arizona Christian University, Glendale, AZ

STAT TRACKER
Taylor Schwab - 23 points
Emily Till - 16 points, 15 rebounds
Addison Neal - 7 rebounds
Charlotte O'Neal - 6 rebounds

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
 

• Park opened the game with a three before ACU went on a 7-0 run to push in front
• The Buccaneers countered with a 12-0 run to move back in front
• Back-to-back threes from Neal and Halley Barram brought ACU within three to close out the quarter
• Park built a ten point edge at 28-18 with 6:29 left in the half
• The Firestorm finished the half with a 12-2 advantage (Marianna Golimbowski- five points) for a 30-30 tie
• Till managed eight first half points to top ACU with Spencer at just three points
• Schwab scored the first points of the second half and ACU remained ahead all of the third quarter
• The Bucs forced a 47-47 tie before three straight possessions resulted in a lead changes
• ACU scored the last nine points of the afternoon with seven belonging to Schwab
• Eleven fourth quarter points for Schwab topped the nine for Park in the quarter 
• Till secured double-double number eleven of the season

THOUGHTS FROM COACH RUSTY ROGERS
"Our team is battle-tested through and through and it has shown in these tight games. They have been able to buckle down defensively and execute efficiently in critical late-game situations. Very proud of the group!"

NEXT UP FOR THE FIRESTORM
On Thursday evening, Arizona Christian will host Hope International (undefeated in GSAC action) at 5:30 pm.

Roll Storm!