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 |
---|---|---|---|
Utah Valley | 15-1 | - | 24-7 |
Grand Canyon | 13-3 | 2 | 24-7 |
California Baptist | 9-7 | 6 | 16-14 |
Abilene Christian | 8-8 | 7 | 16-15 |
Seattle U | 8-8 | 7 | 13-17 |
Tarleton State | 7-9 | 8 | 12-19 |
UT Arlington | 6-10 | 9 | 13-18 |
Southern Utah | 4-12 | 11 | 12-19 |
Utah Tech | 2-14 | 13 | 7-26 |