Weekly Prediction Standings
- Owen 2-0
- Tavian 2-0
- Tyler 2-0
- Jalen 2-0
WILDCATS-BEARS PREDICTIONS
Owen: ACU is riding a two-game win streak after a big win against Sam Houston Wednesday night. The Wildcats have been short-handed recently, but they’ll have to be ready for another tough test. Central Arkansas has struggled as of late, losing three out of its last four. They’ve also failed to score over 53 points in the past four games. Meanwhile, ACU and senior guard Breanna Wright have caught fire shooting the ball. Wright led the way Wednesday night with 29 points on 8-12 shooting, including three three-pointers. ACU is just one game behind from first place in the conference, and I’d expect them to come out blazing against Central Arkansas. The ongoing question will be on the overall health of this time. We’ll find out soon. ACU wins this one big on the road.
ACU vs. SELU: ACU: 86 UCA: 56
Tavian: The Wildcats are on a roll here in conference play coming off big wins against Southeastern Louisiana at home and on the road against the Sam Houston State Bearkats. This Saturday they take on a streaky Central Arkansas team on the road in Conway, Arkansas. Central Arkansas currently sits at 4-4 in the conference. Now when I say streaky, I really do mean streaky. Central Arkansas has won games by 20 plus or have lost games by 40 plus. Central Arkansas currently struggles on the defensive side, giving up 56.4 ppg, and on offense they average 17.5 turnovers per game. We all know the Wildcats like to keep the ball in its playmakers hands, and that’ll be a big factor going into this game. The Wildcats might have to rely on more bench depth because of some foul trouble that took place in the Sam Houston State game, but I expect them to be disciplined on the road and take care of business. Wildcats win big here due to Central Arkansas struggles.
ACU vs SELU: ACU: 83 UCA: 55
Tyler: The Wildcats will continue its road trip this weekend as they take on the Bears of Central Arkansas. Central Arkansas is 5-14 overall this season, sitting at 4-4 in the conference. UCA is coming off of two tough losses, the first to SFA and the second against Nicholls. Although the Bears sit at 4-4, they are a team that can score quick and score early. In the first half of its game against Nicholls, UCA hit 53.6% of its shots from the field, with junior guard DeAndre Jones adding 26 points on the night. For ACU, they are coming off of an overtime loss to Sam Houston State. The Wildcats were led by junior guard Coryon Mason, who put up 19 on the night, followed by the offensive unit in sophomore guard Damien Daniels, who added 11. For ACU to pick up a needed win, they need to get its defense rolling early. If the Wildcats can set the tone on defense early, the offense will put up big numbers. Junior Kolton Kohl and sophomore Joe Pleasant have led the charge and should have no trouble under the basket. I believe the Wildcats’ defense comes out firing on all cylinders on the road, and they win big.
ACU vs UCA: ACU:83 UCA:57
Jalen: The Wildcats face off against the Central Arkansas Bears this Saturday as its second game on the road. The Wildcats currently sit in third place in the South Conference after defeating Sam Houston State in a huge road win. Remaining consistent as a team, the Wildcats are top five in scoring offense and defense, scoring margin and three-point field goal percentage in the Southland Conference. The Bears are in seventh place in the conference and doesn’t have any playmakers that could make a huge difference in games. However, the Bears are third in field goal percentage defense. But offensively, I don’t know how they’re going to create shots. Each player on their roster is averaging less than 10 points per game and they’re dead last in scoring offense. I can’t see Central Arkansas stopping the Wildcat offense. The Wildcats will win this matchup.
ACU vs UCA: ACU: 80 UCA: 50
