Franklin helps 5-0 Abilene Christian hold off Pacific, 73-71
STOCKTON, Calif. -- Jaylen Franklin's jumper with a second left in the game spoiled a comeback that saw Pacific roar back from 11 points down in the final five minutes to take the lead, preserving undefeated Abilene Christian's 73-71 win over the hosts of the Pacific Thanksgiving Tournament Friday night.
Roberto Gallinat hit four straight free throws to put the Tigers in front, 71-69, with 56 seconds left, but Franklin got to the basket for a layup to tie the game at 71-71 with 37 seconds left, and after Jahlil Tripp missed a layup for another Pacific lead, Franklin hit his game-winner.
Jalone Friday scored at the basket to put the Wildcats up, 67-56 with 4:55 left, but Gallinat hit two free throws to spark a 17-2 run.
Friday finished with a season-high 22 points and Jaren Lewis added 20 to lead Abilene Christian (5-0).
Gallinat, who finished 14 of 15 from the line, had 21 points for Pacific (4-3). Tripp contributed 16 points.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Sam Haddad
- Martin Cichocki
- David Hall
2024-25 Western Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 5-0 | - | 13-6 |
| Grand Canyon | 3-1 | 1.5 | 13-5 |
| Seattle U | 3-1 | 1.5 | 8-10 |
| Tarleton State | 3-2 | 2 | 8-12 |
| California Baptist | 2-2 | 2.5 | 9-9 |
| Utah Tech | 2-2 | 2.5 | 6-13 |
| Southern Utah | 1-3 | 3.5 | 9-9 |
| Abilene Christian | 0-4 | 4.5 | 8-11 |
| UT Arlington | 0-4 | 4.5 | 7-11 |
2024-25 West Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's | 6-0 | - | 16-3 |
| San Francisco | 6-2 | 1 | 16-5 |
| Washington State | 5-2 | 1.5 | 15-5 |
| Gonzaga | 5-2 | 1.5 | 14-6 |
| Santa Clara | 5-2 | 1.5 | 13-7 |
| Oregon State | 4-3 | 2.5 | 14-6 |
| Loyola Marymount | 3-4 | 3.5 | 11-8 |
| Pepperdine | 1-5 | 5 | 7-12 |
| Portland | 1-6 | 5.5 | 6-14 |
| Pacific | 1-6 | 5.5 | 6-15 |
| San Diego | 1-6 | 5.5 | 4-16 |
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