Mason leads Missouri State over Abilene Christian 87-69 at Paradise Jam
SAINT THOMAS, Virgin Islands -- — Alston Mason's 21 points helped Missouri State defeat Abilene Christian 87-69 at the Paradise Jam on Monday night.
Mason also contributed five assists for the Bears (4-1). Donovan Clay scored 19 points and added six rebounds. N.J. Benson shot 8 of 10 from the field to finish with 17 points, while adding 16 rebounds and three blocks.
Airion Simmons led the Wildcats (3-3) in scoring, finishing with 25 points and four assists. Abilene Christian also got 14 points and eight rebounds from Hunter Jack Madden. In addition, Ali Abdou Dibba had 11 points and two steals.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jerry Heater
- Tony Crisp
- Jeff Pon
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 |
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley | 4-0 | - | 13-2 |
| Indiana State | 3-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| Northern Iowa | 3-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| UIC | 3-2 | 1.5 | 10-5 |
| Drake | 2-2 | 2 | 12-2 |
| Belmont | 2-2 | 2 | 10-5 |
| Illinois State | 2-2 | 2 | 10-5 |
| Valparaiso | 2-2 | 2 | 9-6 |
| Murray State | 2-2 | 2 | 8-7 |
| Evansville | 2-2 | 2 | 5-10 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-4 | 4 | 5-10 |
| Missouri State | 0-5 | 4.5 | 7-9 |
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