Howard Payne Yellow Jackets @ Abilene Christian Wildcats
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
Howard Payne HWPU | 27 | 9 | 36 |
| 46 | 59 | 105 |
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
Abilene, TX
Referee:Kerry Sitton
Referee:Bharat Ramnanan
Referee:Raymond Tate
2025-26 Standings
| Western Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 11-4 | - | 21-7 |
| Utah Tech | 11-5 | 0.5 | 18-12 |
| California Baptist | 10-5 | 1 | 20-8 |
| UT Arlington | 7-9 | 4.5 | 15-13 |
| Abilene Christian | 5-10 | 6 | 13-15 |
| Southern Utah | 5-10 | 6 | 9-19 |
| Tarleton State | 5-11 | 6.5 | 14-15 |
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