ABILENE - The ACU men's basketball team improved to 4-0 at Moody Coliseum this season with an 87-55 win over Jarvis Christian on Friday afternoon.
The Bulldogs from the NAIA level proved to be a pesky challenge in the first half as the Wildcats led by only eight points at the break. However, ACU powered ahead in the second thanks to a 42-18 edge in points in the paint for the game.
Two Wildcats recorded double-doubles in the victory.
Bradyn Hubbard scored 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while
Zy Wright poured in 17 and snagged 11 boards.
Stat Pack
- Hubbard's 25 points were just one off his ACU-high. He had the 39th double-double of his college career. Hubbard had 36 double-doubles when playing at junior college Connors State (Okla.).
- Wright made his second start as a Wildcat and shot 6-of-8 from the field. His 11 rebounds marked just his fourth time to snag at least ten in a single game.
- Freshman Isaac Dye added 13 points off the bench. He was 4-of-9, including two makes from behind the arc.
- ACU's 17 steals forced 20 turnovers, leading to 31 points off Jarvis Christian mistakes.
- Point guard Rich Smith and forward Joseph Scott did not play.
- Head coach Brette Tanner earned his 75th career win.
Up Next
ACU begins a brutal December stretch when it visits fellow Church of Christ school Pepperdine in Malibu, Calif. Tipoff is Tuesday at 8 p.m. CT with coverage on ESPN+, and the ACU Sports Network with
Grant Boone.
The Wildcats will return to Moody Coliseum a few days later to host New Mexico State on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 3 p.m. NMSU ended the week with a perfect 6-0 record, including four straight wins over Division I opponents.
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