Abilene Christian Wildcats @ Tarleton State Texans
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 41 | 71 | |
TAR | 40 | 39 | 79 |
Tarleton State wins 79-71 against Abilene Christian
STEPHENVILLE, Texas -- — -- — Jakorie Smith had 25 points in Tarleton State's 79-71 win over Abilene Christian on Thursday night.
Smith had five rebounds for the Texans (11-6, 4-2 Western Athletic Conference). Lue Williams added 15 points while shooting 5 for 10 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 5 of 8 from the free throw line, and also had six rebounds. Kiandre Gaddy had 15 points and was 7 of 11 shooting and 1 of 4 from the free throw line.
The Wildcats (6-11, 1-5) were led in scoring by Ali Abdou Dibba, who finished with 14 points and eight rebounds. Airion Simmons added 14 points for Abilene Christian. Kavion McClain also had 12 points.
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Game Information
Stephenville, TX
Referee:Jim Schipper
Referee:Chance Moore
Referee:Tommy Johnson
2025-26 Standings
| Western Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 14-4 | - | 25-9 |
| California Baptist | 13-5 | 1 | 25-9 |
| Utah Tech | 11-7 | 3 | 19-15 |
| UT Arlington | 9-9 | 5 | 18-14 |
| Southern Utah | 6-12 | 8 | 10-22 |
| Tarleton State | 5-13 | 9 | 14-18 |
| Abilene Christian | 5-13 | 9 | 14-19 |
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