Embry-Riddle lost to a tough Arizona Christian team on Saturday in Glendale at the ACU Events Center by a score of 99-80.  

ERAU got off to a slow start against the Firestorm and couldn't quite catch up.  The Eagles were down 44-25 at halftime and were able to tie ACU in the second half 55-55.  Embry-Riddle got within 9 points of Arizona Christian in the second half but the Firestorm used a 9-0 run to re-extend their lead.  

Noah Gifft led all scorers with 33 points and Jake Klingler added 11 points for ERAU.  

The Eagles will be back on the road on Thursday as they head to Park-Gilbert for a 7:30pm tip-off.