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Damien Daniels, senior guard from Kansas City, Missouri, makes a layup. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Gallery: Men’s basketball swoops narrow victory against Utah Tech Trailblazers

January 30, 2023 by Daniel Curd and Lexi Hotchkin

The men’s basketball team recently faced off against the Utah Tech Trailblazers. In a hard-fought battle, the Wildcats came out on top, securing an 81-76 victory over the Trailblazers. The team looks to secure a 12th win of the season against their game with Seattle University on Wednesday.

Members of the team hold up signs with the names of coaches in support of the charity Coaches Versus Cancer movement. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Damien Daniels, senior guard from Kansas City, Missouri, makes a layup. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
The team comes for a huddle during a timeout. (Photo by Lexi Hotchkin)

Ja’Sean Jackson, sophomore guard from San Antonio, brings the ball down court. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Joe Pleasant, senior forward from Overland Park, Kansas, makes a dunk. (Photo by Lexi Hotchkin)
The team comes in for a fistbump. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Ali Abdou Dibba, sophomore guard from Stockholm, Sweden, makes a basket. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Joe Pleasant, senior forward from Overland Park, Kansas, attempts a free throw shot. (Photo by Lexi Hotchkin)
Hunter Jack Madden, junior guard from Sydney, Australia, makes a 3-point shot. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

The team gathers for a huddle. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Ali Abdou Dibba, sophomore guard from Stockholm, Sweden, aims for the basket. (Photo by Lexi Hotchkin)
Airion Simmons, senior forward from Little Rock, Arkansaw, talks with Ja’Sean Jackson, sophomore guard from San Antonio. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: ACU basketball, ACU men's basketball, Basketball

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  • Gallery: MBB defeats former conference foe New Mexico State

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About Daniel Curd

Daniel is a photographer from Denver, Colorado. He is an Advertising/Public Relations major hoping to go into media creation. When not taking photos, he can be found in the library studying with friends, listening to music, or watching one of his favorite movies. For any additional photos captured by him, visit: DanielCurd.com

About Lexi Hotchkin

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  • Gallery: Women’s basketball stays hot in conference play with 82–54 win

  • Gallery: MBB defeats former conference foe New Mexico State

  • Gallery: Football defeats Lamar in first round of FCS playoffs

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