Final week of regular season starts Wednesday at SFA

NACOGDOCHES, Texas – The ACU women's basketball team embarks on the final week of the regular season with a lot on the line, and it begins Wednesday night at the William R. Johnson Coliseum against Stephen F. Austin. The Ladyjacks have already clinched a regular-season title in the Southland, while ACU (12-8, 5-6 SLC) looks for a slot in the upcoming conference tournament. Tipoff of an important doubleheader gets underway at 5:30 p.m., and can be seen on ESPN+ and heard on 102.7 The Bear.

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SERIES HISTORY

This will be the 13th meeting all-time, with SFA winning nine of the first 12 games. ACU won the last matchup of the 2019-20 season, 88-72, with Dominique Golightly scoring a Division I program record 33 points and hit nine three-pointers in the win. SFA took the earlier meeting this season in Abilene, 73-52, and now leads the series 9-3.

ACU STORYLINES

• SOUTHLAND IMPLICATIONS: ACU is currently in eighth place in the conference standings, with the top 10 going to Katy for the upcoming tournament. The Wildcats sit with 18 points (three points for every win, one point for each game that will not get made up), and need a win this week to ensure a spot in the postseason.
• MORGAN'S CAREER NIGHT: In the very young career of freshman Taylor Morgan, the guard put together her best game in a Wildcat uniform. Her 12 points, four field goals made, four rebounds, and two steals vs. Sam Houston all were career-bests during her inaugural season.
• GRISWOLD'S PLAY IN CONWAY: Redshirt sophomore Sarah Griswold matched her best game as a Wildcat in points (12), and was clutch down the stretch in the game with key shots. Griswold added six rebounds Saturday as well.
• DEFENSE PLAYING WELL: The Wildcats, who are more known for their offense, have had stretches of outstanding defense this season. ACU is 12-1 when allowing less than 70 points, and before the Sam Houston game allowed just 51, 56, and 65 points in the previous three games. ACU allowed just 55 to Central Arkansas as well.

SCOUTING SFA (20-2, 12-0 SLC)

• The Ladyjacks have clinched the regular season championship and the No. 1 seed in the upcoming Southland Conference Tournament. SFA has not lost in league play and is coming off a win at Lamar on Saturday.
• Stephanie Visscher was named the Southland Conference Player of the Week after averaging 17 PPG and 65% shooting in two victories. Visscher averages 13.0 points per game for the season to pace the 'Jacks.
• Zya Nugent is right behind at 12.9 points per contest, while Aiyana Johnson is the leading rebounder on the team at 6.5 RPG.

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