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Hunter Jack Madden, senior guard from Sydney, Australia dribbles the ball through his opponents. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

Gallery: Men’s Basketball take a loss against Southern Utah

January 28, 2024 by Sarah Thompson

The Men’s Basketball team faced off against Southern Utah last night in a gripping showdown, ending with a loss of 67-82.  Although the score was tied at the end of the first half, Southern Utah managed to gain momentum, pulling ahead in the second half and securing a significant lead. The team faces off against Tarleton State at Moody Coliseum on Thursday at 7 p.m..

Hunter Jack Madden, senior guard from Sydney, Australia dribbles the ball through his opponents. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Leonardo Bettiol, sophomore forward from Roncade, Italy, drives for a layup. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Leonardo Bettiol, sophomore forward from Roncade, Italy, drives for a layup. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

Hunter Jack Madden, senior guard from Sydney, Australia surveys the court to before passing the ball. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
JV Seat, sophomore guard from Edmond, Oklahoma, makes a jumpshot. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Nasir DeGruy, sophomore guard from New Orleans, Louisiana, dribbles around his opponent. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

Kavion McClain, junior guard from Memphis, Tennessee, makes a layup. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Team members cheer from the sidelines. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Airion Simmons, senior forward from Little Rock, Arkansas, passes the ball down the lane. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

Ali Abdou Dibba, junior guard from Stockholm, Sweden, shoots the ball. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
ACU Cheer performs stunt during a media timeout. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Kavion McClain, junior guard from Memphis, Tennessee, surveys the court. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: ACU basketball, ACU men's basketball, Basketball, Men's Basketball, Southern Utah, Southern Utah Thunderbirds

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