Simmons leads Abilene Christian over Howard Payne 105-36
ABILENE, Texas -- Airion Simmons came off the bench to score 15 points to carry Abilene Christian to a 105-36 win over Howard Payne on Thursday night.
Payten Ricks had 14 points for Abilene Christian (5-5), which earned its fourth consecutive home victory. Kolton Kohl added 12 points. Coryon Mason had six rebounds for the home team.
Abilene Christian is 2-0 when scoring at least 100 points this season.
The 105 points were a season best for Abilene Christian, which set season highs with 15 made 3-pointers and 35 forced turnovers.
Talen Davis had six rebounds for the D-III Yellow Jackets.
Abilene Christian plays New Orleans on the road on Wednesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Kerry Sitton
- Bharat Ramnanan
- Raymond Tate
2024-25 Western Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon | 0-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Abilene Christian | 0-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Southern Utah | 0-0 | - | 8-6 |
| Utah Valley | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
| California Baptist | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| UT Arlington | 0-0 | - | 6-7 |
| Seattle U | 0-0 | - | 4-8 |
| Tarleton State | 0-0 | - | 4-10 |
| Utah Tech | 0-0 | - | 4-10 |
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