by GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Arizona Christian University women’s basketball team (5-1) picked up a 79-71 non-conference victory over the University of Benedictine at Mesa (2-1) Saturday afternoon inside the ACU Events Center.
Thoughts from Coach:
After the win, Head Coach Rusty Rogers said, “This game was a really great gauge for us to see if we’re improving or not. Having lost them recently, we used that as a barometer to see that we’re getting better. I know we had 27 turnovers, but our bench really picked us up today which has been a trademark of teams I’ve coached. We didn’t get that last time we played them so I feel like we’re getting better, and hopefully we can keep this momentum going into the conference schedule.”
Game Details:
In a competitive first half, both teams shot over .400 from the field. ACU outrebounded the Redhawks, 26-21 and would enter the intermission with a four-point advantage, 43-39. In the second half, ACU pulled away, leading by as many as 10 points en route to securing the 79-71 win.
The win also gave the Firestorm some revenge, having lost to BENU earlier this season on Dec. 11, 72-58. The win moves ACU’s all-time series advantage over the Redhawks to 5-3.
Inside the Box Score:
- Alyssa Alvarez: Team-high 17 points, three steals, two rebounds
- Des Gonzalez: Double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds, five assists, two steals, one block
