Wildcats Journey to Outdated Rivals Tarleton, UT Arlington

The ACU males’s basketball crew makes the acquainted drive east on Interstate 20 to play previous rivals Tarleton State on Thursday, and UT Arlington on Saturday in Western Athletic Conference motion.

The Wildcats (9-6, 1-1) are coming off their seasons’ greatest total recreation with a 85-68 win over Utah Valley. ACU pressured a season-high 22 turnovers, and likewise scored its most factors in opposition to a Division I crew in 2025-26. Before enjoying ACU, Utah Valley was on a seven-game successful streak and led the convention with a NET rating of 53.

ACU shot a season-best 54% from the ground, and Bradyn Hubbard has his second double-double of the season with 22 factors and 10 rebounds.

Tarleton State (11-5, 2-1) began WAC play with wins over UT Arlington and California Baptist sandwiched round a house loss to Utah Valley.

The Texans are led by Dior Johnson, who on Monday was honored because the WAC Player of the Week for the third time this season. Johnson scored 36 factors versus UVU, after which put up 34 in opposition to CBU.

Thursday’s recreation would be the 86th all-time assembly between the Wildcats and Texans.

Tipoff is at 7 p.m. in Stephenville with protection on ESPN+, and the ACU Sports Network with Grant Boone.

ACU then completes its journey with a recreation at UT Arlington’s College Park Center Saturday at 2 p.m.

UTA (10-5, 2-1) took down Southern Utah in Cedar City, Utah, to shut out its conference-opening week.

The Mavericks don’t play Thursday earlier than welcoming within the Wildcats.

ACU leads the all-time collection with UTA, 23-11.

Saturday’s recreation may also be streamed on ESPN+ and the ACU Sports Network.

The Wildcats are internet hosting a free meet-and-greet with followers and alumni within the Metroplex between the 2 video games of their highway journey.

On Friday, from 6-8 p.m., be part of the crew for a particular alternative to fulfill our the top coach and choose gamers.

The free occasion is at Loews Arlington Hotel & Convention Center’s Boots Room and Cowboy Terrace, the place you may have the chance to:

• Hear the newest updates from throughout ACU Athletics from vice chairman for athletics Zack Lassiter.
• Meet head coach Brette Tanner and several other of our student-athletes.
• Enjoy prizes and giveaways.

All registered attendees will obtain a complimentary ticket to the Wildcats’ recreation in opposition to UT Arlington on Saturday.

Don’t miss this opportunity to rejoice our crew, get the within scoop on what’s forward for our athletics program and revel in a night of group, connection and Wildcat pleasure!

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