Champion Christian College used a dominant first quarter and a decisive fourth-quarter push to beat Dallas Christian College 72–52 on Wednesday night (Jan. 7, 2026) at the Champion Christian Community Center.
Fast start sets the tone
Champion Christian came out firing, opening the game with a 27–8 first-quarter advantage. Dallas Christian steadied itself in the second period—outscoring Champion 20–7 to cut into the deficit—but the early hole proved too deep to fully erase. Champion Christian regained control after halftime, winning the third quarter 17–12 and closing the game with a 21–12 fourth to secure the 20-point win.
Quarter scores
- Champion Christian: 27 | 7 | 17 | 21 — 72
- Dallas Christian: 8 | 20 | 12 | 12 — 52
Champion Christian's balance and rebounding edge
Champion Christian got production across the lineup and controlled the glass, finishing with a 56–46 rebounding advantage and 17 offensive boards, creating extra possessions throughout the night.
- Natalia Silva led the way with 19 points and 12 rebounds, adding 6 assists.
- Jaylen Edmonson provided perimeter scoring with 18 points, hitting 4 threes (4-for-10) and adding 7 rebounds.
- Olivia Sepulvado posted a strong all-around line: 13 points, 16 rebounds, 5 assists.
- Off the bench, Cassie Dahn was efficient, scoring 9 points on 4-of-5 shooting.
As a team, Champion Christian shot 37.0% (27–73) from the field, 18.8% (6–32) from three, and a solid 70.6% (12–17) at the free-throw line.
Dallas Christian struggles to score efficiently
Dallas Christian battled on the boards (19 offensive rebounds) and got to the line often, but cold shooting and turnovers stalled any sustained comeback. The Lady Crusaders shot just 23.5% (16–68) overall and 13.0% (3–23) from three, while committing 23 turnovers.
Dallas Christian's biggest opportunity came at the free-throw line (a massive 36 attempts), but the team converted only 17 (47.2%), leaving points on the board during its second-quarter surge.
The difference
Champion Christian's early 19-point first-quarter cushion, combined with a +10 rebounding margin and Dallas Christian's shooting struggles, defined the game. Dallas Christian showed fight in the second quarter, but Champion Christian's steadier offense and late-game control closed the door.
