Abilene Christian overwhelmed Houston Christian 84-43, using balanced scoring, efficient shooting and relentless defense to improve to 2-0. Five Wildcats scored in double figures, while ACU forced 25 turnovers and held the Huskies to its fewest points against a Division I opponent in three seasons.

By the Numbers
  • ACU shot 53.6% (30 of 56) and recorded 15 steals.
  • Five Wildcats reached double figures; Meredith Mayes and Payton Hull led with 16 points each.
  • Mayes added a career-high 8 steals, tied for the most in a game in ACU’s Division I history.
  • The Wildcats opened the season with two wins by an average margin of 58.5 points.
State of Play
  • ACU led 21-6 after the first quarter and stretched its advantage to as many as 45 points.
  • The win was ACU’s largest against a Division I opponent since 2018.
  • The Wildcats improved to 12-0 against Houston Christian in the Division I era.
What’s Next

ACU continues its three-game road trip Wednesday against UT Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg. The 6:30 p.m. game will stream on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

ACU is pairing a deep, balanced offense with disruptive defense early in the season—a combination that has made its first two games emphatic wins.