Wednesday, February 24
Abilene
7:30 PM
17-7, 11-2Southland
72
at
86
Abilene Christian
19-3, 11-1Southland
1
2
F
Sam Houston
38
34
72
Abilene Christian
43
43
86
Kats can’t get over hump in loss to ACU
2/24/2021 10:24:00 PM | Men's Basketball
ABILENE — Abilene Christian used a late surge to pull away for an 86-72 victory over the Sam Houston men's basketball team at the Teague Center Wednesday evening.
The Bearkats (17-7, 11-2 in SLC) used a 9-4 run to get as close as three points in the final minutes. Junior Zach Nutall hit a 3-pointer and a pair of jumpers, and senior Demarkus Lampley knocked down a shot to cut the deficit to 75-72 with two minutes to go in the game.
The Wildcats (19-3, 11-1) closed the contest with an 11-0 run to split the season series with Sam Houston.
Nutall scored a game-high 33 points, and junior Tristan Ikpe scored 11. Lampley finished with 10 points as the Bearkats shot 48 percent from the field.
One of the big differences in the game came from behind the arc. Sam Houston shot just 25 percent from 3-point range (5 for 20), while ACU shot a blistering 53 percent (10 for 19).
The Bearkats return to action Monday when they travel to Houston Baptist. Tipoff time has yet to be determined.
The Bearkats (17-7, 11-2 in SLC) used a 9-4 run to get as close as three points in the final minutes. Junior Zach Nutall hit a 3-pointer and a pair of jumpers, and senior Demarkus Lampley knocked down a shot to cut the deficit to 75-72 with two minutes to go in the game.
The Wildcats (19-3, 11-1) closed the contest with an 11-0 run to split the season series with Sam Houston.
Nutall scored a game-high 33 points, and junior Tristan Ikpe scored 11. Lampley finished with 10 points as the Bearkats shot 48 percent from the field.
One of the big differences in the game came from behind the arc. Sam Houston shot just 25 percent from 3-point range (5 for 20), while ACU shot a blistering 53 percent (10 for 19).
The Bearkats return to action Monday when they travel to Houston Baptist. Tipoff time has yet to be determined.
Team Stats
SHSU
ACU
FG%
.483
.509
3FG%
.250
.526
FT%
.818
.818
RB
26
35
TO
12
15
STL
9
6
Game Leaders
Pts
33
FGM
13
3FGM
4
FTM
3
Pts
11
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
7
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Players Mentioned
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