Weekly Prediction Standings
- Owen 1-0
- Tavian 1-0
- Tyler 1-0
- Jalen 1-0
WILDCATS-LIONS PREDICTIONS
Owen: Southeastern Louisiana has had a rough start to conference play thus far. While the Lions have been in several contested games, its riding a two-game losing streak, as they sit at 4-12 on the season. Despite the poor record, more than half of its games have been decided by 10 points or less. Sophomore forward Ty Brewer has been the key factor for the Lions this year. He’s averaging a team-high 18.1 points per game and 8.1 rebounds per game, shooting the ball at a 54% clip. A key factor in this game will be how well SELU protects the basketball. They average over 16 turnovers a game while the Wildcats’ defense has been a daunting task for opponents to overcome. ACU is forcing 21 turnovers a game. They also are 11th in the NCAA in steals a game. Senior guard Payton Ricks will need to get back into his shooting form from a year ago, if ACU wants to be the team they can. Ricks is shooting 38% on the season, but leads the team with 13.7 points per game. Wildcats win this one, but they’ll need to keep improving its perimeter shooting.
ACU vs. SELU: ACU: 76 SELU: 69
Tavian: The ACU men’s basketball team is off to a solid start in conference play with a record of 4-1. This Saturday, the Wildcats take on a struggling Southeastern Louisiana who are 4-12 overall and 1-4 in conference play. However, Ty Brewer is currently averaging 18.1 points per game. The Wildcats are going to have to key in on Brewer and make sure he doesn’t get hot or even get to his average. Payton Ricks and Joe Pleasant currently lead the Wildcats averaging 13.7 and 11.1 points per game respectively. So far the Wildcats’ defense is what keeps them in games as its opponents average 21.1 turnovers a game. With that being said, how well will SELU handle the pressure when they average 16 turnovers a game and give up 67.5 points a contest. For the Wildcats to win, they’re going to need to play its game, and make sure that they’re able to score points off of turnovers. I predict it’ll be a close one, but Wildcats pull away in the final minutes of the game.
ACU vs SELU: ACU:79 SELU:65
Tyler: Southeastern Louisiana comes to town sporting a 4-12 record on the season, set to square up against a 9-7 ACU team at Moody. ACU is coming off of a bounce-back win against A&M Corpus Christi, a game in which we saw three Wildcats get to double digits in scoring. Senior guard Payten Ricks led the charge against Corpus with a 13-point effort, followed by a 10-point showing of center Kolton Kohl. For the Wildcats, that duo will be the driving force in a win against SELU. For the Lions, look to 6’9” junior forward Pape Diop who has put up double digit showings in each of his last three games, including a 23-point showing against A&M Corpus Christi. The duo of Diop and sophomore forward Ty Brewer will present a challenge to the Wildcats’ defense. Brewer has posted video game numbers over his last five games, including a 30-point and six rebound showing against Ole Miss. The Wildcats will take another home victory, but it will be a nail biter.
ACU vs SELU: ACU:83 SELU:79
Jalen: Coming off a fourth conference win this season against A&M Corpus Christi, the Wildcats host the Southeastern Louisiana Lions. Against A&M Corpus Christi, three Wildcats scored in double digits while also having a dominating defensive game. The Wildcats had its seventh game this season with more than 10 steals and are 11th in the NCAA in steals per game. They’re also number one in the Southland Conference in scoring defense. The Lions are second to last in the Southland Conference and currently are on a two-game losing streak. Sophomore forward Tyron Brewer and junior forward Pape Diop both are averaging over 10 points per game while shooting over 53% from the field. The Wildcats will have to keep an eye on that dynamic duo, and this game will be interesting on what the Wildcats will do defensively. This game will be an exciting one with many highs and lows. Wildcats are winning this one at home.
ACU vs SELU: ACU: 80 SELU: 70
