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Breanna Davis, senior guard from Waxahachie, plays defense against Southern Utah. (Photo by Daniel Rhodes)

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

January 17, 2026 by Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

Women’s basketball picked up its fifth conference win on Saturday, defeating Southern Utah 82–54 at Moody Coliseum. Payton Hull led the Wildcats with 21 points, while Erin Woodson and Emma Troxell each chipped in 16. Natalia Chavez added 11 in 26 minutes. ACU controlled the paint with 52 points inside and turned 23 Southern Utah turnovers into 29 points. Now 14–5 overall and 5–1 in WAC play, the Wildcats will host Tarleton on Saturday at 1 p.m.

Natalia Chavez, senior guard from Cochiti Pueblo, New Mexico, looks for an opening. (Photo by Daniel Rhodes)
Breanna Davis, senior guard from Waxahachie, plays defense against Southern Utah. (Photo by Daniel Rhodes)
Payton Hull, junior guard from Peaster, looks for an open shot. (Photo by Daniel Rhodes)

Emma Daugherty, freshman forward from Summerville, South Carolina, weaves through Southern Utah’s defense with possession of the ball. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Jazmyn Stone, redshirt junior guard from Federal Way, Washington, plays defense against Southern Utah. (Photo by Daniel Rhodes)
Riley Grohman, freshman guard from Tuscola, makes a layup. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

The team huddles after the first quarter. (Photo by Daniel Rhodes)
The team rallies their teammates from the sideline. (Photo by Daniel Rhodes)
Breanna Davis, senior guard from Waxahachie, high-fives her teammates on the way to the bench. (Photo by Daniel Rhodes)

Breanna Davis, senior guard from Waxahachie, plays defense against Southern Utah. (Photo by Daniel Rhodes)
Payton Hull, junior guard from Peaster, follows through on a free throw. (Photo by Daniel Rhodes)
Head coach Julie Goodenough directs a player from the sideline. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Erin Woodson, junior guard from Richmond, Virginia, makes a layup. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Players gather for a quick huddle on the court before resuming play. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Payton Hull, junior guard from Peaster, makes a shot. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

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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

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  • Gallery: Baseball opens season at home against St. Thomas

  • Gallery: Men’s basketball rallies past Tarleton State 73-59

  • Gallery: Softball drops home opener to South Dakota State

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