Champion Christian delivered a wire-to-wire rout Tuesday in Wyoming, Michigan, overwhelming Grace Christian University 104–38 behind relentless pressure, balanced scoring, and a dominant first quarter that effectively decided the game.
Game Flow
Champion Christian exploded out of the gate with a 36–10 first quarter and never let up, winning every period (36–10, 21–10, 27–10, 20–8). The visitors piled up 104 points while holding Grace to 38, extending the margin steadily across all four quarters.
What Decided It
Turnovers and defensive disruption were the biggest separators. Champion Christian recorded 29 steals and helped force 40 Grace turnovers , repeatedly turning live-ball miscues into quick points. Grace, meanwhile, managed only 2 steals and struggled to initiate offense consistently.
Champion also controlled the glass and possession battle, finishing with 48 rebounds (including 21 offensive boards ) and 27 assists , reflecting both second-chance opportunities and efficient ball movement.
Champion Christian highlights
Champion Christian shot 44-of-94 (46.8%) and hit 10 threes , spreading production across the lineup:
- Jaylen Edmonson: 20 points , 4-of-7 from three , plus 4 steals and 3 assists in 24 minutes.
- Natalia Silva: 18 points on 8-of-13 shooting with 4 offensive rebounds .
- Jordan Hammons: 16 points , 9 rebounds , 5 assists , and a standout 6 steals .
- Lauren Castillo (bench): 16 points , drilling 5-of-9 from deep.
- Olivia Sepulvado: orchestrated the offense with 9 assists (plus 5 rebounds and 3 steals ).
Champion's depth showed throughout: eight players scored at least 4 points, and the team produced points in waves without relying on a single high-usage scorer.
Grace Christian Overview
Grace Christian shot 12-of-48 (25.0%) , and while the Tigers were respectable from three ( 7-of-20, 35.0% ) and solid at the line ( 7-of-9 ), they rarely got enough clean possessions to take advantage.
- Maddy Terry: led Grace with 12 points (including 4-of-7 from three ) and 3 assists , but also had 7 turnovers .
- Jaiden Sharrow: 7 points and a team-high 11 rebounds , battling on the boards amid constant pressure.
- Sierra Fonseca: 6 points , 5 rebounds , and 2 assists , but faced a difficult shooting night ( 2-of-14 ) as Grace struggled to find rhythm.
By The Numbers
- Points: Champion 104, Grace 38
- Assists: Champion 27 , Grace 7
- Steals: Champion 29 , Grace 2
- Turnovers: Champion 7 , Grace 40
- Rebounds: Champion 48 , Grace 35
Bottom Line
Champion Christian's early surge, aggressive defense, and constant ball pressure created a turnover avalanche that Grace Christian University couldn't overcome. With efficient scoring spread across the roster and steady control of rebounds and assists, Champion turned the game into a lopsided, full-game statement performance.
