| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACU | 44 | 38 | 82 |
| HCU | 38 | 30 | 68 |
Ricks leads Abilene Christian past Houston Baptist 82-68
HOUSTON -- Payten Ricks had 24 points as Abilene Christian beat Houston Baptist 82-68 on Wednesday night.
Clay Gayman had 11 points for Abilene Christian (16-10, 11-4 Southland Conference), which earned its fourth straight victory. Kolton Kohl added 10 points. Joe Pleasant had 10 points.
Ian DuBose had 18 points and eight rebounds for the Huskies (3-21, 3-12), who have now lost four games in a row. Benjamin Uloko added 16 points. Jalon Gates had 11 points.
The Wildcats improve to 2-0 against the Huskies this season. Abilene Christian defeated Houston Baptist 81-67 last Wednesday. Abilene Christian faces Southeastern Louisiana on the road on Saturday. Houston Baptist matches up against Sam Houston State on the road on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jeff Malham
- Ross Cullins
- Ryan Huber
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 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese | 8-0 | - | 14-5 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 6-2 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Nicholls | 5-3 | 3 | 11-8 |
| SE Louisiana | 5-3 | 3 | 11-8 |
| Lamar | 5-3 | 3 | 10-9 |
| Northwestern State | 5-3 | 3 | 8-10 |
| Houston Christian | 5-3 | 3 | 8-11 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 4-4 | 4 | 12-7 |
| Incarnate Word | 2-6 | 6 | 9-10 |
| New Orleans | 2-6 | 6 | 4-15 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 1-7 | 7 | 8-11 |
| East Texas A&M | 0-8 | 8 | 2-17 |
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