1 | 2 | T | |
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ACU | 34 | 37 | 71 |
UTA | 41 | 45 | 86 |
Gordon scores 16 as UT Arlington knocks off Abilene Christian 86-71
ARLINGTON, Texas -- — DaJuan Gordon had 16 points in UT Arlington's 86-71 win against Abilene Christian on Wednesday night in a Western Athletic Conference opener.
Gordon also added five assists and four steals for the Mavericks (4-3). Brandyn Talbot scored 14 points while going 5 of 8 (4 for 6 from 3-point range). Akili Vining shot 5 for 9 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free throw line to finish with 14 points.
Hunter Jack Madden led the way for the Wildcats (3-4) with 19 points, seven assists and three steals. Airion Simmons added 17 points for Abilene Christian. In addition, Ali Abdou Dibba had 14 points, seven rebounds and two steals.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Brad Ferrie
- Doug Sturdivan
- James Ford
2023-24 Western Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Grand Canyon | 17-3 | - | 30-5 |
Tarleton State | 16-4 | 1 | 25-10 |
UT Arlington | 13-7 | 4 | 20-14 |
Seattle U | 11-9 | 6 | 23-14 |
Utah Valley | 11-9 | 6 | 16-16 |
Stephen F. Austin | 10-10 | 7 | 18-15 |
Abilene Christian | 10-10 | 7 | 16-18 |
California Baptist | 8-12 | 9 | 16-17 |
Utah Tech | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
Southern Utah | 5-15 | 12 | 10-21 |
UT Rio Grande Valley | 2-18 | 15 | 6-25 |