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Abilene Christian guard Tobias Cameron (11) drives past Kansas State forward David N'Guessan (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Abilene Christian Wildcats at Kansas State Wildcats 12/6/2022

Dec. 06, 2022 08:56 PM EST

UCLA basketball players celebrate their win over BYU after a first-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
UCLA-Abilene Christian another unlikely matchup in NCAAs

By Tom Canavan Mar. 21, 2021 07:22 PM EDT

Ohio players celebrate on the court after defeating Virginia in a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Coronavirus doesn't care that it's the NCAA Tournament

By Jim Litke Mar. 21, 2021 02:25 AM EDT

Texas head coach Shaka Smart, center, congratulates Abilene Christian head coach Joe Golding, right, after Abilene Christian won their college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Sunday, March 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Texas upset again as Smart fails to recapture March glory

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 21, 2021 02:25 AM EDT

Abilene Christian's Joe Pleasant (32) and Texas' Greg Brown (4) battle for position under the basket during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Texas stunner: No. 14 Abilene Christian ousts 'Horns 53-52

By Tim Booth Mar. 21, 2021 12:39 AM EDT

Texas' Courtney Ramey (3) moves around a screen set by Jericho Sims (20) during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Abilene Christian Wildcats at Texas Longhorns 3/20/2021

Mar. 20, 2021 10:34 PM EDT

BYU guard Spencer Johnson (20) looks to shoot the ball in front of UCLA forward Mac Etienne, right, during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
East Regional - First Round - Game 5 (win) at East Regional - First Round - Game 6 (win) 3/22/2021

Mar. 20, 2021 10:14 PM EDT

Nicholls State forward Najee Garvin, top, swats down the shot attempt by Abilene Christian guard Mahki Morris, bottom, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Southland Conference men's tournament championship Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Katy, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Abilene Christian Wildcats at Nicholls State Colonels 3/13/2021

Mar. 13, 2021 10:44 PM EST

Abilene Christian forward Airion Simmons, right, puts up a shot over Lamar center David Muoka, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southland Conference semifinals Friday, March 12, 2021, in Katy, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Kohl leads Abilene Christian into Southland title game 93-71

Mar. 12, 2021 11:31 PM EST

Lamar guard Anderson Kopp, center, looks to pass the ball under pressure from Abilene Christian forward Joe Pleasant, left, and Abilene Christian guard Damien Daniels (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southland Conference semifinals Friday, March 12, 2021, in Katy, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Lamar Cardinals at Abilene Christian Wildcats 3/12/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 10:13 PM EST

Cameron scores 13, Abilene Christian beats Incarnate Word

Mar. 06, 2021 10:50 PM EST
ABILENE, Texas (AP) — Tobias Cameron had 13 points and six rebounds as Abilene Christian won its 13th consecutive home game, rolling past Incarnate Word 85-60...

Mason scores 21 to lead Abilene Christian past Lamar 83-65

Jan. 02, 2021 06:36 PM EST
ABILENE, Texas (AP) — Coryon Mason scored a career-high 21 points as Abilene Christian forced 19 turnovers with 11 steals to defeat Lamar 83-65 on Saturday in...

Abilene Christian routs Dallas Christian 82-44

Dec. 29, 2020 10:51 PM EST
ABILENE, Texas (AP) — Joe Pleasant had 15 points and eight rebounds as Abilene Christian easily beat Dallas Christian 82-44 on Tuesday night. ...

Pleasant carries Abilene Christian over Hardin-Simmons 95-73

Dec. 16, 2020 10:51 PM EST
ABILENE, Texas (AP) — Joe Pleasant matched his career high with 20 points as Abilene Christian romped past Division III-member Hardin-Simmons 95-73 on...

Pleasant leads Abilene Christian over McMurry 83-46

Dec. 12, 2020 05:22 PM EST
ABILENE, Texas (AP) — Joe Pleasant had 16 points and eight rebounds as Abilene Christian easily beat McMurry 83-46 on Saturday. Coryon...

Abilene Christian coach Joe Golding yells to players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
No. 17 Texas Tech avoids major upset with 51-44 win over ACU

Dec. 09, 2020 09:33 PM EST

Texas Tech's Marcus Santos-Silva (14) dives to keep the ball away from Abilene Christian's Reggie Miller during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Abilene Christian Wildcats at Texas Tech Red Raiders 12/9/2020

Dec. 09, 2020 08:14 PM EST

Kohl scores 15 to lead Abilene Christian over Omaha 70-58

Nov. 28, 2020 05:41 PM EST
ESTERO, Fla. (AP) — Kolton Kohl had 15 points as Abilene Christian beat Omaha 70-58 on Saturday. Clay Gayman had 14 points for Abilene...

Mason leads Abilene Christian over Austin Peay 80-72

Nov. 27, 2020 05:27 PM EST
ESTERO, Fla. (AP) — Coryon Mason registered 14 points as Abilene Christian topped Austin Peay 80-72 on Friday in the Gulf Coast Showcase. ...

Ricks leads Abilene Christian past Houston Baptist 82-68

Feb. 19, 2020 11:02 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — Payten Ricks had 24 points as Abilene Christian beat Houston Baptist 82-68 on Wednesday night. Clay Gayman had 11 points for...