| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACU | 38 | 42 | 80 |
| UVU | 35 | 41 | 76 |
Simmons leads Abilene Christian over Utah Valley 80-76
OREM, Utah -- — Airion Simmons had a career-high 21 points as Abilene Christian stretched its win streak to 10 games, narrowly beating Utah Valley 80-76 on Thursday night.
The game was the Western Athletic Conference opener for both teams.
Cameron Steele had 17 points and nine rebounds for Abilene Christian (10-2, 1-0 Western Athletic Conference).
Blaze Nield scored a career-high 27 points plus 11 assists and seven rebounds for the Wolverines (9-4, 0-1). Fardaws Aimaq added 21 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks. Le'Tre Darthard had 13 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- John Higgins
- Deldre Carr
- Scott Brown
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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