Halftime Report
The last time Abilene Chr. and TX A&M-CC met, the game was decided by 28 points, but it sure doesn't look like the final score will be so lopsided this time. After one quarter, neither team has the match in the bag, but Abilene Chr. leads 36-33 over TX A&M-CC.
If Abilene Chr. keeps playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 16-17 in no time. On the other hand, TX A&M-CC will have to make due with a 21-12 record unless they turn things around (and fast).
Who's Playing
Abilene Chr. Wildcats @ TX A&M-CC Islanders
Current Records: Abilene Chr. 15-16, TX A&M-CC 21-10
How To Watch
- When: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 9 p.m. ET
- Where: Wisdom Gym -- Stephenville, Texas
- Follow: CBS Sports App
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What to Know
The Abilene Chr. Wildcats and the TX A&M-CC Islanders are set to clash at 9:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday at Wisdom Gym in a WAC postseason contest. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Abilene Chr. suffered their closest loss since December 30, 2023 on Wednesday. They lost 60-57 to the Lumberjacks on a last-minute jump shot From AJ Cajuste. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat Abilene Chr. has suffered against SF Austin since February 26, 2022.
Despite the defeat, Abilene Chr. had strong showings from Hunter Jack Madden, who scored 12 points along with six assists and two steals, and Leonardo Bettiol, who scored 12 points along with six rebounds.
Meanwhile, TX A&M-CC unfortunately witnessed the end of their seven-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell 81-73 to the Colonels.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Jordan Roberts, who scored 16 points along with five assists. He didn't help TX A&M-CC's cause all that much against Texas back in December of 2023 but the same can't be said for this matchup.
The Wildcats' loss dropped their record down to 15-17. As for the Islanders, their defeat dropped their record down to 21-11.
Everything came up roses for Abilene Chr. against TX A&M-CC when the teams last played back in February of 2021 as the team secured a 83-55 victory. With Abilene Chr. ahead 40-19 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
Series History
Abilene Chr. has won 6 out of their last 10 games against TX A&M-CC.
- Feb 13, 2021 - Abilene Chr. 83 vs. TX A&M-CC 55
- Feb 08, 2021 - Abilene Chr. 82 vs. TX A&M-CC 69
- Feb 15, 2020 - Abilene Chr. 78 vs. TX A&M-CC 64
- Jan 11, 2020 - Abilene Chr. 68 vs. TX A&M-CC 56
- Feb 27, 2019 - Abilene Chr. 73 vs. TX A&M-CC 64
- Jan 30, 2019 - Abilene Chr. 78 vs. TX A&M-CC 71
- Feb 22, 2018 - TX A&M-CC 76 vs. Abilene Chr. 67
- Jan 24, 2018 - TX A&M-CC 80 vs. Abilene Chr. 66
- Feb 22, 2017 - TX A&M-CC 56 vs. Abilene Chr. 44
- Jan 28, 2017 - TX A&M-CC 72 vs. Abilene Chr. 60