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Zy Wright, senior guard from Lincolnton, Georgia, looks to pass as he dribbles around CBU’s Martel Williams. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)

Gallery: Smith ties Division I career high as ACU falls to CBU

January 21, 2026 by Naya Pacheco Leave a Comment

Men’s basketball hosted California Baptist at Moody Coliseum on Thursday, falling 74–58 in a conference matchup. Rich Smith led ACU with 22 points and six assists, tying his Division I career high in scoring. Bradyn Hubbard added five points to surpass 600 in his ACU career, while Joseph Scott reached the 100-point mark in his first season with the Wildcats. The loss brings ACU to 10–8 overall and 2–3 in WAC play. The Wildcats will head to Tarleton for a 4 p.m. tipoff on Saturday.

Cade Hornecker, redshirt junior forward from Amarillo, Texas, and CBU’s Thomas Ndong jump for the ball at tipoff. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Bradyn Hubbard, senior forward from Tulsa, Oklahoma, shoots a layup. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Bradyn Hubbard, senior forward from Tulsa, Oklahoma, dribbles around his opponent. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)

Rich Smith, senior guard from Bronx, New York, dribbles around his opponent. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Ma’Shy Hill, junior forward from Austin, Texas, makes a layup. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
Bradyn Hubbard, senior forward from Tulsa, Oklahoma, takes a free throw. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)

Zy Wright, senior guard from Lincolnton, Georgia, looks to pass as he dribbles around CBU’s Martel Williams. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)
The team huddles during a media timeout. (Photo by Naya Pacheco)

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