| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHSU | 27 | 42 | 69 |
| ACU | 39 | 46 | 85 |
Ricks carries Abilene Christian past Sam Houston St. 85-69
ABILENE, Texas -- Payten Ricks had 23 points as Abilene Christian beat Sam Houston State 85-69 on Wednesday night.
Clay Gayman had 13 points for Abilene Christian (18-10, 13-4 Southland Conference), which won its sixth straight game. Kolton Kohl added 12 points.
Dainan Swoope had 17 points for the Bearkats (18-11, 11-7). Zach Nutall added 13 points. Chad Bowie had six rebounds.
The Wildcats leveled the season series against the Bearkats with the win. Sam Houston State defeated Abilene Christian 82-76 on Jan. 22. Abilene Christian takes on Central Arkansas at home on Saturday. Sam Houston State plays Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on the road next Wednesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Brad Fowler
- Darron George
- Kerby Sitton
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP | 2-0 | - | 12-3 |
| New Mexico State | 2-0 | - | 9-6 |
| Kennesaw State | 1-0 | 0.5 | 9-5 |
| Liberty | 1-1 | 1 | 13-2 |
| Middle Tennessee | 1-1 | 1 | 10-5 |
| Western Kentucky | 1-1 | 1 | 10-5 |
| Florida International | 1-1 | 1 | 7-8 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 8-6 |
| Louisiana Tech | 0-2 | 2 | 11-4 |
| Sam Houston | 0-2 | 2 | 7-8 |
2024-25 Western Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon | 1-0 | - | 11-4 |
| Utah Valley | 1-0 | - | 9-6 |
| California Baptist | 1-0 | - | 8-7 |
| Tarleton State | 1-0 | - | 6-10 |
| Utah Tech | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-11 |
| Southern Utah | 0-1 | 1 | 8-7 |
| Abilene Christian | 0-1 | 1 | 8-8 |
| UT Arlington | 0-1 | 1 | 7-8 |
| Seattle U | 0-1 | 1 | 5-10 |
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