Howard Payne Yellow Jackets @ Abilene Christian Wildcats
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
Howard Payne HWPU | 25 | 28 | 53 |
| 45 | 45 | 90 |
Abilene Christian remains undefeated, beats Howard Payne
ABILENE, Texas -- Joe Pleasant had 15 points and Payten Ricks added 14 as Abilene Christian remained undefeated, beating Division III Howard Payne 90-53 on Tuesday night.
Jaren Lewis and Clay Gayman contributed 13 points apiece as 13 Wildcats scored. Kolton Kohl added nine points with eight boards.
Abilene Christian (7-0) is off to its best start since kicking off the 1998-99 season 11-0 on its way to a 20-win year in Division II play.
The Wildcats got off to a fast start, leading 17-10 at the midway point of the first half and taking a 45-25 lead into the break. They pushed the advantage to 58-33 after Ricks drilled a 3 with 14:22 left in the game. ACU outscored the Yellow Jackets 45-28 in the second half.
ACU will next play at Pepperdine on Saturday.
Jarvaris Jones led Howard Payne with 13 points.
Game Information
Abilene, TX
Referee:Jeff Malham
Referee:Shaun Seales
Referee:Michael Swoboda
2025-26 Standings
| Western Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 12-4 | - | 22-7 |
| California Baptist | 11-5 | 1 | 21-8 |
| Utah Tech | 11-6 | 1.5 | 18-13 |
| UT Arlington | 7-9 | 5 | 15-13 |
| Southern Utah | 6-10 | 6 | 10-19 |
| Abilene Christian | 5-11 | 7 | 13-16 |
| Tarleton State | 5-12 | 7.5 | 14-16 |
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