Abilene Christian Defeats Texas Southern in Close Contest
Monday, December 22, 2025, 5:00 PM ET · H&PE Arena
Abilene Christian Wildcats 75, Texas Southern Tigers 68, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Texas Southern Tigers?
Abilene Christian Wildcats beat Texas Southern Tigers 75-68 at H&PE Arena on December 22, 2025.
Who was favored in Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Texas Southern Tigers?
Abilene Christian Wildcats were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -192 (about 66% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Abilene Christian Wildcats secured a 75-68 victory over the Texas Southern Tigers at the H&PE Arena. This game was notable as it marked the second meeting between the two teams in the current season, with Abilene Christian having previously won 69-65 in their last encounter on December 21, 2024.
Texas Southern entered the game struggling with a home record of 1-9, and their recent form showed a disheartening streak of three consecutive losses. In their last ten games, they managed to secure only one win against the College of Biblical Studies Ambassadors, with a score of 102-44. However, they averaged 72.0 points scored while allowing a staggering 88.8 points per game. Their last five games reflected a slight improvement in scoring, with an average of 74.2 points but still conceding 86.4 points.
Conversely, Abilene Christian had a more favorable record of 8-5 overall, although they faced challenges on the road, holding a 1-4 away record. Their recent performance included a mixed bag of results, with a record of 5-5 in their last ten games and two consecutive losses leading into this matchup. They averaged 70.2 points scored and 71.2 points allowed over their last ten games, indicating a more balanced approach compared to their opponents.
The Wildcats' recent losses included a significant defeat to the BYU Cougars, where they fell 67-85, and a heavy loss to the Arizona Wildcats at 62-96. Despite these setbacks, they had shown resilience earlier in the month with wins against New Mexico State and Pepperdine.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but considering the teams' performances, the absence of key players could have impacted their respective strategies and outcomes.
The betting market reflected Abilene Christian as the favorites, with DraftKings listing the Wildcats at -4.5 against the spread. The total for the game was set at 138.5, with both the over and under priced at -110. The moneyline indicated a strong belief in an Abilene Christian victory, with odds of -192, while Texas Southern was listed at +160.
As the game progressed, key scoring plays highlighted the Wildcats' ability to maintain their lead. Bradyn Hubbard played a significant role in the second half, converting free throws and a crucial pull-up jump shot that extended their lead to 72-65. Texas Southern's Zytarious Mortle attempted to keep the game competitive with a driving layup, but the Tigers struggled to close the gap.
The final score of 75-68 reflected the competitive nature of the game, with Texas Southern demonstrating resilience but ultimately falling short. The result underscores the ongoing challenges faced by the Tigers this season, while Abilene Christian looks to build on this victory as they continue their campaign.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | ACU -4.5 | 138.5 o -110 / u -110 | Abilene Christian Wildcats -192 · Texas Southern Tigers +160 |
Leaders
- PointsZytarious Mortle16Texas Southern Tigers
- AssistsZytarious Mortle2Texas Southern Tigers
- ReboundsZytarious Mortle6Texas Southern Tigers
- PointsBradyn Hubbard22Abilene Christian Wildcats
- AssistsRich Smith5Abilene Christian Wildcats
- ReboundsBradyn Hubbard6Abilene Christian Wildcats
Recent form
Texas Southern Tigers
Last 10: 1-9Streak L372 scored · 88.8 allowed per game1-3 at home
- L72-108at NC State WolfpackDec 18
- L53-89at Minnesota Golden GophersDec 14
- L70-82vs Sam Houston BearkatsDec 6
- W102-44vs College of Biblical Studies AmbassadorsNov 27
- L74-109at Vanderbilt CommodoresNov 21
- L67-77at Texas State BobcatsNov 15
- L90-93vs Samford BulldogsNov 13
- L70-104at Texas A&M AggiesNov 7
- L43-98at Gonzaga BulldogsNov 4
- L79-84vs Alabama State HornetsMar 13
Abilene Christian Wildcats
Last 10: 5-5Streak L270.2 scored · 71.2 allowed per game1-4 away
- L67-85at BYU CougarsDec 20
- L62-96at Arizona WildcatsDec 17
- W77-69vs New Mexico State AggiesDec 6
- W71-63at Pepperdine WavesDec 3
- W87-55vs Jarvis Christian BulldogsNov 28
- L58-92vs William & Mary TribeNov 25
- W61-50vs UTSA RoadrunnersNov 25
- L49-63at Texas State BobcatsNov 19
- L66-76at Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksNov 15
- W104-63vs Southwestern Adventist KnightsNov 11
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 25-9 | - | 14-4 |
| California Baptist | 25-9 | 1 | 13-5 |
| Utah Tech | 19-15 | 2 | 11-7 |
| UT Arlington | 18-14 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Southern Utah | 10-22 | 7 | 6-12 |
| Tarleton State | 14-18 | 9 | 5-13 |
| Abilene Christian | 14-19 | 9 | 5-13 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 17-15 | - | 14-4 |
| Southern | 17-17 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Florida A&M | 15-16 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Alabama A&M | 18-15 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 13-19 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Texas Southern | 12-18 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Jackson State | 12-21 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Prairie View A&M | 19-18 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Grambling | 14-19 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alabama State | 10-22 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alcorn State | 9-23 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 3-30 | 12 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Abilene Christian Wildcats | Texas Southern Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-50 | 26-50 |
| Field goal % | 48 | 52 |
| Three-pointers | 5-19 | 3-11 |
| Three-point % | 26 | 27 |
| Free throws | 22-27 | 13-19 |
| Free throw % | 81 | 68 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 24 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 4 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 20 |
| Assists | 9 | 6 |
| Steals | 8 | 10 |
| Blocks | 1 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 19 | 16 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 15 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 44 |
| Fouls | 19 | 23 |
| Largest lead | 7 | 11 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 30 | 65 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half38-44Troy Hupstead makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half38-45Troy Hupstead makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half40-45Cade Hornecker makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half43-45Zy Wright makes 25-foot three point jumper (Rich Smith assists)
- 2nd Half43-47Troy Hupstead makes layup (Zytarious Mortle assists)
- 2nd Half45-47Tylan Lewis makes layup (Bradyn Hubbard assists)
- 2nd Half45-49Zytarious Mortle makes driving layup
- 2nd Half48-49Bradyn Hubbard makes 24-foot three point jumper (Cbo Newton assists)
- 2nd Half51-49Zy Wright makes 25-foot three point jumper (Rich Smith assists)
- 2nd Half52-49Bradyn Hubbard makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-51Zytarious Mortle makes driving layup
- 2nd Half55-51Bradyn Hubbard makes 25-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half55-53Alex Anderson makes layup
- 2nd Half57-53Rich Smith makes driving layup
- 2nd Half58-53Rich Smith makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half58-54Oumar Koureissi makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-55Oumar Koureissi makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-55Bradyn Hubbard makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-57Alex Anderson makes layup
- 2nd Half59-58Alex Anderson makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half60-58Zy Wright makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-58Zy Wright makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-59Alex Anderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-60Alex Anderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-60Rich Smith makes driving layup
- 2nd Half64-60Cbo Newton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-60Cbo Newton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-62Bryce Roberts makes 17-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half67-62Cade Hornecker makes layup
- 2nd Half68-62Cade Hornecker makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half68-63Troy Hupstead makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-65Oumar Koureissi makes 2-foot dunk (Zytarious Mortle assists)
- 2nd Half69-65Bradyn Hubbard makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-65Bradyn Hubbard makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-65Bradyn Hubbard makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half72-67Zytarious Mortle makes driving layup
- 2nd Half72-68Alex Anderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-68Cbo Newton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-68Cbo Newton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-68Rich Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Texas Southern Tigers, below favours Abilene Christian Wildcats.
Venue
- H&PE ArenaHouston, TX
- Attendance639
- OfficialsJeffrey Johnson, Bharat Ramnanan, Jon Tjon-Joe-Pin
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