Champion Christian College used a decisive third-quarter surge to pull away from Randall University and earn an 84–69 win Saturday night (Feb. 7, 2026) at the Champion Christian Community Center.
Randall started well, taking a 20–16 lead after the first quarter and still holding a slim 39–38 advantage at halftime. The game flipped coming out of the break, as Champion Christian exploded for a 32–13 third quarter to seize control. Randall steadied in the fourth (17–14), but the damage was done, with Champion Christian closing out the 15-point victory.
What decided it
The third quarter. Champion Christian's +19 margin in the third was the clear separator in an otherwise competitive game. After trailing by one at the half, the Tigers (Champion Christian) turned the game into a double-digit lead in 10 minutes and never relinquished it.
Free throws and efficiency. Champion Christian consistently got to the line and converted, going 23-of-30 (76.7%) at the stripe, compared with Randall's 10-of-17 (58.8%). Champion also shot a higher overall field-goal percentage (42.9% to 32.0%), helping offset Randall's edge in total rebounds.
Standout performances
Champion Christian College
- Jordan Hammons delivered the game's biggest performance: 33 points on 10-of-14 shooting and 13-of-17 free throws, plus 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Her ability to score efficiently and draw fouls fueled the third-quarter takeover.
- Olivia Sepulvado added a strong all-around line with 21 points and 12 rebounds, giving Champion Christian a second consistent scoring threat and interior presence.
- Champion Christian also generated activity on defense with 13 steals as a team, helping create extra possessions and momentum during the key run.
By the numbers
- Rebounding: Randall 50, Champion Christian 39 (Randall won the glass, including 26 offensive rebounds, but couldn't convert that advantage into enough efficient scoring).
- Turnovers: Randall 19, Champion Christian 10 (Champion protected the ball better and paired it with aggressive defense).
- Three-point shooting: Both teams were similar from deep—Randall 11-of-37 (29.7%), Champion 7-of-24 (29.2%)—but Champion's edge came inside the arc and at the line.
Game flow recap
- 1st Quarter: Randall 20, Champion 16 — Randall set the tone early.
- Halftime: Randall 39, Champion 38 — a one-point game with momentum still up for grabs.
- 3rd Quarter: Champion 32, Randall 13 — the decisive swing.
- Final: Champion Christian 84, Randall 69 — Champion closes comfortably.
