GLENDALE, Ariz. - The Southeastern University men's basketball team put up a fierce fight against No. 3-ranked Arizona Christian University on Wednesday night at the ACU Event Center, ultimately dropping a hard-fought 86-78 decision. With the setback, Southeastern moves to 2-2 on the season, while the Firestorm improve to 5-1.

Southeastern controlled the tempo early on, building an 8-point lead in the first half. Sparked by sharp perimeter shooting off the bench from Carson Browne—who drained three quick triples in the opening period—the Fire carried a 38-36 advantage into the locker room. Browne finished the half with 16 points.

The Firestorm mounted a response in the second half, using an efficient 53.7% shooting night from the field to pull ahead by as many as 12 points. Down the stretch, Southeastern clawed back within striking distance; a clutch three-pointer by Jayson Nixon with 2:13 remaining trimmed the deficit to 81-76. However, Arizona Christian secured the victory at the free-throw line in the closing seconds.

Carson Browne led the Fire with a team-high 19 points, including 4-of-6 from beyond the arc, alongside 7 rebounds and 2 blocks. Jayson Nixon added 14 points with a pair of triples and a 5-of-7 performance from the free-throw line. Junior Camacho and Anthony Kangah each chipped in 10 points, with Camacho pulling down 8 boards.