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Abilene Christian beat Tarleton State 84–80 at Tarleton State on Jan 8, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
  ACU | 46 | 38 | 84 |
  TAR | 38 | 42 | 80 |
Abilene Christian WildcatsTarleton State Texans| ACU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradyn Hubbard | 35 | 22 | 7 | 2 | 7-12 | 2-2 |
| Rich Smith | 31 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 6-8 | 0-0 |
| Cade Hornecker | 31 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 5-7 | 1-2 |
| Joseph Venzant | 25 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2-3 | 0-1 |
| Cbo Newton | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Yaniel Rivera | 28 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2-9 | 2-6 |
| Zy Wright | 18 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 4-8 | 0-3 |
| Isaac Dye | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Tylan Lewis | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Ma'Shy Hill | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Joseph Scott | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 84 | 30 | 15 | 29-52 | 7-17 |
| TAR | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Hicks | 30 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Chris Mpaka | 23 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 5-9 | 0-0 |
| Leroy Kelly IV | 22 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1-4 | 0-1 |
| Jordan Mizell | 16 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Kaia Isaac | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Dior Johnson | 33 | 33 | 3 | 0 | 9-19 | 0-1 |
| Kade Douglas | 29 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 6-10 | 1-3 |
| Cam McDowell | 21 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 3-10 | 0-1 |
| DJ Dormu | 16 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Ocypher Owens | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 80 | 24 | 6 | 26-56 | 1-6 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
ACU offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · TAR defense in 2 (1 by a clear margin)
TAR offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · ACU defense in 2 (1 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
ACUTARExpected pace: about 69 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
ACUTARNo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Smith | 29.3 | 9.0 | 2.8 | 4.5 |
| Bradyn Hubbard | 27.1 | 14.9 | 4.8 | 2.3 |
| Joseph Venzant | 25.8 | 4.9 | 3.2 | 0.8 |
| Cbo Newton | 24.9 | 9.5 | 2.2 | 0.8 |
| Yaniel Rivera | 23.3 | 8.6 | 1.3 | 2.7 |
| Joseph Scott | 16.9 | 5.8 | 4.1 | 0.6 |
| Zy Wright | 16.0 | 4.8 | 1.9 | 0.3 |
| Cade Hornecker | 11.8 | 3.7 | 2.4 | 0.9 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Hicks | 34.6 | 12.9 | 5.5 | 2.3 |
| Jordan Mizell | 27.1 | 3.7 | 2.5 | 2.2 |
| Dior Johnson | 24.2 | 22.2 | 2.4 | 1.7 |
| Kaia Isaac | 24.2 | 3.8 | 1.8 | 2.3 |
| Cam McDowell | 20.8 | 11.1 | 2.8 | 1.1 |
| Leroy Kelly IV | 20.6 | 5.9 | 2.8 | 1.0 |
| Chris Mpaka | 17.8 | 8.0 | 5.4 | 0.2 |
| Kade Douglas | 15.8 | 7.0 | 1.1 | 0.6 |
ACU offenseper gameTAR defenseRank among 361 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
ACUForAgainst44% of ACU's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
TARForAgainst45% of TAR's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
ACU 4series6 TAR| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | TAR 78 | ACU 84 | ACU+6 | +6 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | ACU 62 | TAR 65 | TAR+3 | +3 |
| Feb 14, 2026 | TAR 59 | ACU 73 | ACU+14 | +14 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | ACU 84 | TAR 80 | ACU+4 | +4 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2025 | ACU 52 | TAR 67 | TAR+15 | +15 |
| Jan 23, 2025 | TAR 56 | ACU 67 | ACU+11 | +11 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2024 | ACU 59 | TAR 86 | TAR+27 | +27 |
| Feb 1, 2024 | TAR 76 | ACU 73 | TAR+3 | +3 |
| Jan 18, 2024 | ACU 71 | TAR 79 | TAR+8 | +8 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2023 | ACU 63 | TAR 72 | TAR+9 | +9 |
From box scores. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
