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Rich Smith, senior guard from the Bronx, New York, slams the ball down after a steal. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Gallery: Moody Madness opens basketball season with win over Omaha

November 10, 2025 by Steven Infante

Men’s basketball hosted the University of Nebraska-Omaha at Moody Coliseum on Thursday, earning a 73–71 win. The victory moves ACU to 2–0 on the season. Bradyn Hubbard led the Wildcats with 26 points, seven rebounds and four assists. The team will close its three-game homestand against Southwestern Adventist at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11.

Rich Smith, senior guard from the Bronx, New York, nearly steals the ball from an Omaha player. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Rich Smith, senior guard from the Bronx, New York, attempts to run the ball past a defender. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Cbo Newton, redshirt sophomore guard from Ruston, Louisiana, shoots over a defender. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Joseph Scott, junior forward from Baltimore, drives against a defender in the paint. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Yaniel Rivera, junior guard from Bayamón, Puerto Rico, shoots a three-pointer over a defender. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Rich Smith, senior guard from the Bronx, New York, slams the ball down after a steal. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Bradyn Hubbard, senior forward from Tulsa, Oklahoma, dribbles past a defender. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Ma’Shy Hill, junior forward from Austin, plays defense against an Omaha player. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Zy Wright, senior guard from Lincolnton, Georgia, runs past a defender after a steal. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Yaniel Rivera, junior guard from Bayamón, Puerto Rico, runs to the other end of the court. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Cbo Newton, redshirt sophomore guard from Ruston, Louisiana, defends against an Omaha player. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Bradyn Hubbard, senior forward from Tulsa, Oklahoma, shoots a three-pointer over a defender. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Cade Hornecker, redshirt junior forward from Amarillo, dives to get a loose ball. (Photo by Steven Infante)

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