Optimist
  • News
  • Sports
  • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Editorials
    • Letters to the Editor
  • Features
    • Book Review
  • Multimedia
    • Photo Galleries
    • Videos
  • Police Log
  • Print Edition
  • Projects
  • Classifieds
  • About
    • Advertise
    • Policies
    • Staff Contacts
    • Jobs
You are here: Home / Sports / Wildcats drop first of two-game series
(Photo by Lauren Franco)

Wildcats drop first of two-game series

November 21, 2017 by Jonathan Raitz

Despite a 2-0 start at home and a 25-25 halftime deadlock, the Wildcats could not stop the Bison late, as Lipscomb took the first of the home and home series, 75-67.

After the even halftime score the teams continued to trade baskets, and at the five-minute mark junior Jaren Lewis tied the game at 57 with two free throws. Lewis was one of three Wildcats to finish in double figures as he scored 11 points and converted 3-of-4 of his free throw attempts.

The Bison responded with a 7-1 scoring run to build a six-point cushion at 64-58, but ACU did not go away. Two free throws from graduate transfer Tevin Foster and another free throw from Lewis cut the Lipscomb lead to one-point with 2:02 left in the game at 64-63. Foster also joined Lewis in double figures and was the game’s leading scorer, finishing with 24 points on 8-of-11 shooting.

But a three-pointer by Matt Rose and a layup from Michael Buckland extended the lead to six for the Bison and forced the Wildcats to start fouling to extend the game. Lipscomb would eventually finish the game on an 11-4 run as a result of  the free throws.

Each team posted impressive shooting percentages, with ACU recording a 44.6 percent clip and Lipscomb finishing 50 percent from the field. But it would ultimately be the bench scoring that would do the Wildcats in, as the Bison outscored ACU 30-6 off the bench. Sophomore Jalone Friday rounded out the Wildcat’s three double digit scorers with a 15 point, six rebound performance

The loss drops ACU to an even 2-2, while Lipscomb ends a two-game skid and emerges back above .500 at 3-2. The Bison also cut the all-time series deficit to two, and are now just 3-5 in eight meetings with the Wildcats. The two teams will meet again Dec. 17 in Nashville, Tennessee for the Bison’s home portion of the home and home series.

The Wildcats next head to North Carolina for the Campbell Tournament over Thanksgiving break. The tournament pits ACU against the likes of Campbell University, South Carolina-Upstate and Bowling Green.

Filed Under: Sports

Other Sports:

  • GCU outlasts ACU in pulse-pounding conference matchup

  • Wildcats unable to grab win in battle against New Mexico State

  • Wildcats break four game losing streak with win over UT Arlington

About Jonathan Raitz

JMC Network Sports Director. Try to cover all things sports related, on and off The Hill (ACU).

You are here: Home / Sports / Wildcats drop first of two-game series

Other Sports:

  • GCU outlasts ACU in pulse-pounding conference matchup

  • Wildcats unable to grab win in battle against New Mexico State

  • Wildcats break four game losing streak with win over UT Arlington

Follow us online

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Optimist on Twitter

acuoptimist The Optimist @acuoptimist ·
25 Jan

Greek Life has started a partnership with Campus Director, a software company that works with universities all over the country. Read more:

https://acuoptimist.com/2023/01/student-life-implements-new-software-for-spring-rushing-season/

Reply on Twitter 1618294775052144640 Retweet on Twitter 1618294775052144640 Like on Twitter 1618294775052144640 Twitter 1618294775052144640
acuoptimist The Optimist @acuoptimist ·
23 Jan

The Abilene community came together Monday to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a peaceful walk through the streets of the city. Read more: https://acuoptimist.com/2023/01/gallery-martin-luther-king-jr-walk-gathers-hundreds-of-abilene-community-members/

Reply on Twitter 1617595967737298950 Retweet on Twitter 1617595967737298950 Like on Twitter 1617595967737298950 3 Twitter 1617595967737298950

Optimist on Facebook

The Optimist

11 hours ago

The Optimist
ACU’s Alpha Psi Omega chapter raised money for the Living Waters Charity by putting on a show in the span of 24 hours. See more photos from our gallery: ... See MoreSee Less

Gallery: 24-Hour Musical tells the heartwarming story of Junie B. Jones - Optimist

acuoptimist.com

ACU’s Alpha Psi Omega chapter raised money for the Living Waters Charity by putting on a show in the span of 24 hours. This year, the department chose to perform the beloved children’s musical “...
View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

The Optimist

2 days ago

The Optimist
Greek Life has started a partnership with Campus Director, a software company that works with universities all over the country. Read more: ... See MoreSee Less

Student life implements new software, updates rushing process - Optimist

acuoptimist.com

Greek Life has started a partnership with Campus Director, a software company that works with universities all over the country. The Campus Director software has an algorithm programmed to match rushe...
View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Videos

Optimist Newscast Jan. 25, 2023

Tune in to this week's newscast for a look at Greek Life rushing, the annual ... [Read More…]

  • Women’s tournament run ended by first-round exit against UTRGV
  • Optimist Newscast Feb. 22. 2022
  • Optimist Newscast 2.16.2022

Latest Photos

  • Home
  • Podcasts

© 2023 ACU Optimist · All Rights Reserved