ABILENE – Breanna Wright tied the game against the UIW Cardinals with 16.6 seconds to play in regulation, hitting a deep NBA-style three-pointer to even the game at 70 apiece. However, the visiting Cardinals would draw a foul on ACU with just one second remaining, and Imani Robinson hit one of two free throws to win it for Incarnate Word.
Makayla Mabry's last-second heave from near half-court was off the mark, and UIW topped ACU 71-70 in Moody Coliseum.
Diaper Derby
- The doubleheader Saturday night was presented by The BirthPlace at Hendrick Medical Center, and sponsored the second annual Diaper Derby. 12 little ones raced against one another at half court in front of a great crowd at Moody Coliseum.
Turning Point: UIW never gave ground.
- ACU trailed by six points at halftime. Each time the Wildcats made a little run, UIW had the answer. Every time. Anna McLeod cut the game to four early in the third quarter, and minutes later the Cardinals responded to push the lead to 12 points. The key was the three-point shot; UIW went 11-20 from distance, its best outing of the season.
Key Plays
- Brea Wright was unconscious late in the second half. The senior hit huge three after huge three, including the triple to tie the game. Wright hit six three-pointers in the game.
- Makayla Mabry hit a three-pointer with ACU trailing by six points, and after UIW answered, Wright hit another to go back down three with 2:11 to play.
- Lexie Ducat had her first points of the night on a layup with 55 seconds left, getting ACU within three again, 70-67.
Stat Pack
- Wright finished with 22 points and 10 assists, setting a new career-best in helpers. Wright went 6-of-12 from distance and grabbed five boards as well. It's the first double-double in her brilliant career.
- Mabry finished with 18 points while also hitting six three's in the game.
- Dominique Golightly recorded 11 points and nine rebounds with four assists.
- Alyssa Adams came off the bench and scored 11 points and recorded 10 rebounds.
- ACU had its first game of the season with multiple double-doubles.
- ACU went 13-of-37 from the three-point line, and shot 41.3% from the floor.
- ACU outrebounded UIW 46-27.
Up Next
- ACU stays at home for a Wednesday night matchup with Northwestern State. The Wildcats and Lady Demons tip off at 5:30 p.m., and the game can be seen on ESPN+.
