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Gallery: Women’s basketball holds off Tarleton in 68–65 home win

February 5, 2026 by Naya Pacheco Leave a Comment

The Wildcats hosted Tarleton State at Moody Coliseum on Tuesday, earning a 68–65 win in a close conference matchup. Payton Hull led ACU with 27 points, including eight in the fourth quarter, while Erin Woodson added 10 points and five rebounds. The win brings ACU to 16–6 overall and 7–2 in WAC play, and keeps the Wildcats undefeated at home this season. They’ll continue conference play at Moody with games against Utah Valley on Thursday and California Baptist on Saturday.

Emma Troxell, junior forward from Bushland, shoots from the free-throw line. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Payton Hull, junior guard from Peaster, dribbles up to the basket. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Erin Woodson, junior guard from Richmond, Virginia, dribbles past a Tarleton defender. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)

The Wildcat bench cheers as the team secures the win over Tarleton. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Payton Hull, junior guard from Peaster, shoots a layup. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Payton Hull, junior guard from Peaster, dribbles past a Tarleton defender. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)

Payton Hull, junior guard from Peaster, shoots a three-pointer. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Natalia Chavez, senior guard from Cochiti Pueblo, New Mexico, looks for an open teammate to pass to. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Jazmyn Stone, redshirt junior guard from Federal Way, Washington, dribbles to the basket to score. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)

Payton Hull, junior guard from Peaster, makes a layup. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Emma Troxell, junior forward from Bushland, passes to a teammate. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Jazmyn Stone, redshirt junior guard from Federal Way, Washington, shoots a layup. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)

Payton Hull, junior guard from Peaster, prepares to shoot from the three-point line. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Breanna Davis, senior guard from Waxahachie, dribbles past her teammate’s screen. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Natalia Chavez, senior guard from Cochiti Pueblo, New Mexico, shoots a layup. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)

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