The Abilene Christian Wildcats pulled off a stunning 14-point upset over the Tarleton State Texans, winning 73-59 in a non-conference matchup at Moody Coliseum. This victory was a significant upset, considering Abilene Christian is ranked 243 in the NET rankings, 36 spots lower than Tarleton State's ranking of 207. Bradyn Hubbard led the charge for the Wildcats, scoring 19 points and grabbing 6 rebounds, while the Texans' Kade Douglas managed 13 points in the loss. The Wildcats' 73 points were fueled by a strong second half, where they outscored the Texans 47-27.
Bradyn Hubbard's 19 Points Lead Abilene Christian to Upset Win Over Tarleton State
The game got off to a slow start for the Abilene Christian Wildcats, as they trailed the Tarleton State Texans 32-26 at halftime. However, they came out strong in the second half, outscoring the Texans 47-27 to secure the 14-point victory. The Wildcats' Zy Wright and Cbo Newton also made significant contributions, scoring 17 and 15 points, respectively. The Texans, on the other hand, struggled to find their rhythm in the second half, scoring only 27 points after a decent first-half performance. The Wildcats' ability to limit the Texans to just 27 second-half points was crucial in securing the upset win. With this victory, the Abilene Christian Wildcats improved their record to 12-13, while the Tarleton State Texans fell to 12-13.
The Abilene Christian Wildcats had several key performers in their upset win over the Tarleton State Texans. Bradyn Hubbard led the team with 19 points and 6 rebounds, while Zy Wright and Cbo Newton added 17 and 15 points, respectively. For the Tarleton State Texans, Kade Douglas was the top scorer with 13 points, followed by Jordan Mizell and Andy Sigiscar, who each scored 12 points. The Wildcats' balanced scoring attack, with three players scoring 15 or more points, was a significant factor in their victory. In contrast, the Texans relied heavily on their top three scorers, with no other player scoring more than 6 points.
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The Abilene Christian Wildcats outscored the Tarleton State Texans 47-27 in the second half, which was the decisive factor in their 14-point victory. The Wildcats' 73 total points were a result of their strong shooting, including 17 points from Zy Wright and 15 points from Cbo Newton. The Texans, on the other hand, were limited to just 59 points, with Kade Douglas scoring 13 points and Jordan Mizell and Andy Sigiscar adding 12 points each. The Wildcats' 26 first-half points were their lowest scoring half of the game, but they rebounded strongly in the second half to secure the win. The 14-point margin of victory was the largest of the season for the Wildcats.
The CHD Scout prediction model was incorrect in predicting the winner of this game, as it forecasted a narrow Tarleton State Texans victory by 0.5 points. Instead, the Abilene Christian Wildcats pulled off a stunning 14-point upset, winning 73-59. The predicted score of 69-69 was also far off from the actual result, highlighting the unpredictability of this matchup. The model's incorrect prediction was likely due to the significant difference in NET rankings between the two teams, with the Texans ranked 36 spots higher than the Wildcats. However, the Wildcats' strong second-half performance and balanced scoring attack ultimately led to their victory.
This upset win for the Abilene Christian Wildcats has real consequences for their resume, as it counts as a Quadrant 4 victory. The Wildcats, ranked 243 in the NET rankings, defeated the Tarleton State Texans, ranked 207, in a game that was classified as Quadrant 4 for both teams. The win improves the Wildcats' record to 12-13, while the Texans fall to 12-13. The Quadrant 4 designation for this game means that it will have a relatively low impact on the Wildcats' overall resume, but the win itself is still a notable upset. The Wildcats want to build on this momentum in their future games, while the Texans will aim to bounce back from this disappointing loss.
The Abilene Christian Wildcats want to carry their momentum into their next game, while the Tarleton State Texans will aim to rebound from this upset loss. The Wildcats' next game is scheduled for [insert date] against [insert opponent], while the Texans will face [insert opponent] on [insert date]. Both teams want to improve their records and strengthen their resumes in the coming weeks.