When: Saturday, Dec. 18
Time: 4 p.m.
Where: Moody Coliseum / Abilene
Radio: KSLI 1280 AM
Internet: www.acusports.com
Records: Abilene Christian (4-3 overall, 0-0 in Lone Star Conference South Division);
East Central (6-4 overall, 1-0 in Lone Star Conference North Division)
Rankings: Neither team is ranked
Series: Series is tied 6-6
Last meeting: Abilene Christian 86, East Central 79 (Jan. 9, 2010 / Ada, Okla.)
About Tonight's Game: The ACU Wildcats begin a short two-game home stand before the holiday break hosting East Central Oklahoma and Southeastern Oklahoma on Monday.
The Wildcats are 4-3 on the season and looking for their third straight win over the Tigers after taking the last two games to even the series. ACU will also be looking to get back on the winning track after falling to the 15th-ranked Central Oklahoma Bronchos, 81-53 in Edmond.
ACU has been led by Zach Williams who is averaging 13.5 points per game, but did not play against the Bronchos and has not recorded double figure points since December 1. Dosh Simms, last year's LSC Freshman of the Year is leading the Wildcats I rebounding pulling down 5.7 boards per game followed by Marcus Washington who is doing his part pulling in 5.4 per game as well.
The Tigers have two players averaging double figures led by Denarius Darby at 12 ppg and Jamal Edwards with 10.2 points per game.
ACU-EAST CENTRAL SERIES
(last five meetings)
Jan. 9, 2010 Abilene Christian 86, East Central 79 Ada, Okla.
Dec. 8, 2008 Abilene Christian 102, East Central 70 Abilene
Dec. 6, 2007 East Central 86, Abilene Christian 70 Ada, Okla.
Jan. 4, 2007 Abilene Christian 62, East Central 57 Abilene
Jan. 5, 2006 East Central 70, Abilene Christian 52 Ada, Okla.
QUICK NOTES
- Wildcat fans who bring an unwrapped toy to help with Toys for Tots will earn free admission to both the men's and women's game on Saturday.
