Abilene Christian takes its season-opening momentum on the road Friday, visiting Houston Christian to begin a three-game trip. The Wildcats beat Howard Payne 108-32 and enter the matchup 11-0 against the Huskies since 2014.

By the Numbers
  • ACU opened the season with a 108-32 win, shooting 54.5% from the field and making 17 3-pointers.
  • The Wildcats turned 34 turnovers into 49 points and recorded 22 steals.
  • Payton Hull scored 20 points and had 8 steals; she is 143 points from ACU’s Division I scoring record.
  • ACU is 11-0 against Houston Christian since 2014.
Yes, But

Houston Christian’s head coach, Drew Long, knows ACU and Abilene well: he previously coached at McMurry and held an administrative role at ACU. Still, the Huskies face a steep challenge against a Wildcats team coming off a 76-point season-opening win.

What's Next

ACU visits Houston Christian at 6 p.m. Friday, with the game streaming on ESPN+. The matchup begins a three-game road swing for the Wildcats.

Bottom Line

ACU’s opener showcased the scoring depth and defensive pressure it will need on the road; Friday offers an early test of whether that form travels.