Tuesday, March 19
Stephenville
8 p.m.
Abilene Christian
16-17,10-10WAC
73
vs
63
Texas A&M - Corpus Christi
21-12,14-4Southland
| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian | 36 | 37 | 73 |
| A&M-Corpus Christi | 33 | 30 | 63 |
Photo by: Joseph DuFrain
3/19/2024 10:38:00 PM | Men's Basketball
STEPHENVILLE – Abilene Christian moved into the finals of the Lou Henson Pod of the CIT after a 73-63 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Tuesday.
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Nasir DeGruy got his first start since November and doubled his previous season high with 16 points against the Islanders. DeGruy was 7-of-11 from the field and got the Wildcats off to a strong start in the first half.
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Down 8-4, DeGruy scored seven points in a 14-1 ACU run to build an 18-8 lead. AMCC would take the lead late in the half but snatched it back just before halftime and Kavion McClain scored with three seconds to go for a 36-33 ACU lead.
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The Islanders were able to get back in front for a solid chunk of the second half but ACU had yet another run to take the lead for good. The Cats used a 13-2 run to build a 58-47 lead with 7:41 remaining.
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The Wildcat lead was never again seriously challenged. McClain dropped in a three-pointer for the largest ACU lead, 73-61, with 1:51 remaining.
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Leonardo Bettiol shouldered the weight of the inside game, going for 15 points and 10 rebounds. Cameron Steele added 10 points and four assists.
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ACU shot 50.9 percent from the field for the game.
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The Wildcats now face Tarleton State on the Texans' home floor for the Lou Henson Championship at 6 p.m. on Wednesday.
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Nasir DeGruy got his first start since November and doubled his previous season high with 16 points against the Islanders. DeGruy was 7-of-11 from the field and got the Wildcats off to a strong start in the first half.
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Down 8-4, DeGruy scored seven points in a 14-1 ACU run to build an 18-8 lead. AMCC would take the lead late in the half but snatched it back just before halftime and Kavion McClain scored with three seconds to go for a 36-33 ACU lead.
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The Islanders were able to get back in front for a solid chunk of the second half but ACU had yet another run to take the lead for good. The Cats used a 13-2 run to build a 58-47 lead with 7:41 remaining.
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The Wildcat lead was never again seriously challenged. McClain dropped in a three-pointer for the largest ACU lead, 73-61, with 1:51 remaining.
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Leonardo Bettiol shouldered the weight of the inside game, going for 15 points and 10 rebounds. Cameron Steele added 10 points and four assists.
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ACU shot 50.9 percent from the field for the game.
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The Wildcats now face Tarleton State on the Texans' home floor for the Lou Henson Championship at 6 p.m. on Wednesday.
Players Mentioned
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/ Men's Basketball
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/ Men's Basketball
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/ Men's Basketball
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/ Men's BasketballTeam Stats
ACU
TA&MCC
FG%
.509
.318
3FG%
.320
.083
FT%
.529
.633
RB
38
44
TO
14
10
STL
5
10
Game Leaders
Pts
16
FGM
7
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
15
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
10
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
3
Pts
9
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
0
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