Embry-Riddle trailed Park Gilbert for most of the game but the Eagles made a second half comeback as they won 60-58 in the Activity Center on Saturday afternoon.  

First Half: The first half saw Park-Gilbert taking an early lead, scoring 33 points to Embry-Riddle's 29. Despite the deficit, Embry-Riddle's defense managed to keep the game within reach. Key players like Jacey Canalin and Noah Gifft contributed significantly, with Canalin scoring 4 points and Gifft adding 8 points in the first half.

Second Half: Embry-Riddle came out strong in the second half, scoring 31 points to Park-Gilbert's 25. The team's resilience was on full display as they clawed back from the first-half deficit. Canalin led the charge with 11 points in the second half, while Isaiah Wong and Gifft also made crucial contributions.

Key Performances:

• Jacey Canalin: Canalin was a standout performer, scoring a total of 15 points, including a crucial 3-pointer early in the second half that helped shift the momentum in Embry-Riddle's favor.
• Noah Gifft: Gifft was instrumental with 14 points, including two 3-pointers. His defensive efforts also helped keep Park-Gilbert at bay.
• Isaiah Wong: Wong added 10 points and was a key player in both offense and defense, making important plays throughout the game.

Team Stats:

• Field Goals: Embry-Riddle made 20 of 55 field goal attempts (36.4%).
• Three-Point Shooting: The team struggled from beyond the arc, making only 5 of 31 attempts (16.1%).
• Free Throws: Embry-Riddle was solid from the free-throw line, converting 15 of 18 attempts (83.3%).
• Rebounds: The team grabbed a total of 40 rebounds, with 14 offensive and 26 defensive boards.

Embry-Riddle will be back in the Activity Center on Wednesday evening to play The Master's University at 7:30pm.