Optimist
  • News
  • Sports
  • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Editorials
    • Letters to the Editor
  • Features
    • Book Review
  • Multimedia
    • Photo Galleries
    • Videos
  • Podcasts
    • Optimist Overtime
    • Top of the Key
  • Police Log
  • Print Edition
  • Projects
  • About
    • Advertise
    • Policies
    • Staff Contacts
    • Jobs
  • Purchase a Grad Ad
You are here: Home / Sports / Kohl, Wildcats advance to conference championship with win over Lamar
Redshirt senior center Koltoh Kohl leaps over Lamar's freshman guard Kasen Harrison to carry the ball toward the net. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

Kohl, Wildcats advance to conference championship with win over Lamar

March 13, 2021 by Owen Simpson Leave a Comment

The Wildcats advanced to the Southland Conference Tournament Championship Friday night after a 93-71 win against the Lamar Cardinals.

ACU (22-4, 13-2 SLC) led throughout the entirety of the game and saw the return of senior guard Coryon Mason and junior forward Clay Gayman who missed previous games due to injury.

“I think a big key for us going into Katy was getting the week off and getting healthy,” said head coach Joe Golding. “We got back in a rotation where we can wear people out. This team is really good when we have all of our pieces, and it showed tonight.”

The Wildcats shot over 61% and saw four players score in double figures.

“We knew the start of the game would be important. We knew that if we got off to a good start, that would help us,” said Golding. “I thought our guys did a tremendous job of doing that and wearing them down.”

Lamar (10-18, 6-10 SLC) entered Friday’s game on a six-game winning streak and a 70-69 upset victory over Sam Houston State the previous night. However, the Cardinals’ 16 turnovers proved costly down the stretch, as the Wildcats converted 29 points off of turnovers.

“They are a very good defensive team. Their big guy [Kolton] Kohl has just gotten better and better every year,” said Lamar head coach Tic Price. “He’s long, and he gave us problems in the paint.”

Senior center Kolton Kohl led the Wildcats with 20 points, 14 of which came in the first half. Sophomore forward Airion Simmons also stacked the scoresheet, tying his career-high with 16 points.

The Wildcats return to the Southland Conference Championship Saturday night at 8:30 p.m. to face Nicholls for the first time this season. The game will air on ESPN2.

“Obviously a lot of respect for Nicholls; they’re the season champs,” said Golding. “We’ve got a lot of work ahead of us. We’re just honored to have the privilege to be there tomorrow night.”

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports

Other Showcase:

  • Brette Tanner named new men’s basketball head coach

  • Golding expected to leave ACU for new coaching job at UTEP

  • May outdoor commencement encouraging masks, social distancing

Avatar

About Owen Simpson

- Editor-in-Chief and Sports Director
- ESPN Analyst for ESPN football and basketball

I'm a senior journalism major from Georgetown, Texas. I serve in several roles for the ACU JMC department. For years, I've had a passion in sports and news, and I'm pursuing a career in sports broadcasting, along with any opportunity that presents itself in the media department.

Leave a Comment: Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

You are here: Home / Sports / Kohl, Wildcats advance to conference championship with win over Lamar

Other Showcase:

  • Brette Tanner named new men’s basketball head coach

  • Golding expected to leave ACU for new coaching job at UTEP

  • May outdoor commencement encouraging masks, social distancing

Follow us online

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Optimist on Twitter

acuoptimistThe Optimist@acuoptimist·
11h

The Department of Theatre is producing three spring shows, including a senior showcase, Dance of Hope and Songs for New World. Read more below:
https://acuoptimist.com/2021/04/acu-theatre-prepares-for-several-spring-productions/

Reply on Twitter 1385317883316604929Retweet on Twitter 1385317883316604929Like on Twitter 1385317883316604929Twitter 1385317883316604929
acuoptimistThe Optimist@acuoptimist·
21 Apr

"By being back at a church in-person, I saw the body of Christ like I had not seen it before: as a working machine." Read more from Managing Editor Dillon Daniel below:
https://acuoptimist.com/2021/04/my-experience-back-in-a-fully-opened-church/

Reply on Twitter 1384967677584740353Retweet on Twitter 1384967677584740353Like on Twitter 13849676775847403532Twitter 1384967677584740353

Optimist on Facebook

The Optimist

11 hours ago

The Optimist
The Department of Theatre is producing three spring shows, including a senior showcase, Dance of Hope and Songs for New World. Read more below: ...

ACU Theatre prepares for several spring productions - Optimist

acuoptimist.com

This year the Department of Theatre has been involved in three spring productions, a Senior Showcase, Dance of Hope and Songs for New World. Two of these productions are being filmed and one will be over livestream for students and the ACU Community to watch. The Senior Showcase, which is usually in...
View on Facebook
· Share

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

The Optimist

1 day ago

The Optimist
"By being back at a church in-person, I saw the body of Christ like I had not seen it before: as a working machine." Read more from Managing Editor Dillon Daniel below: ...

My experience back in a fully-opened church - Optimist

acuoptimist.com

Regardless of what one may think of the state of Texas opening back up, I believe a blessing that many, including myself, are thankful for is the ability for churches to full capacity within the state. While some stores still count entrants, restaurants require masks and theatres require social dist...
View on Facebook
· Share

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

Videos

Residence Life welcomes four-legged friend to dorm

https://youtu.be/zEb-k1Q_XDA ... [Read More…]

  • Wildcats claim Southland Conference Tournament Championship
  • Wildcats claw past the Cardinals in the conference semifinal
  • Top of the Key: Episode 17 – Super Bowl Special

Latest Photos

  • Home
  • Weekly Ads
  • Classifieds

© 2021 ACU Optimist · All Rights Reserved