Hunter Jack Madden was instrumental in Abilene Christian’s victory over Southern Utah, scoring 22 points in a decisive match that ended with a score of 84-70 on Saturday night.
Madden displayed impressive accuracy, making 7 out of 11 shots from the field, including a remarkable 4 of 6 from beyond the three-point arc. Additionally, he converted all four of his free-throw attempts, contributing significantly to his team’s success. Alongside him, Bradyn Hubbard contributed 17 points by finishing with a stellar 7 out of 8 shooting performance. Dontrez Williams also made a notable impact, scoring 12 points while recording four steals and shooting 5 of 9 from the field and 2 of 4 from the line.
On the opposing side, the Thunderbirds were led by Jamir Simpson, who managed to put up 14 points. Dominique Ford supported the effort with a solid 10 points, while Lorenzo Abellar rounded out the contributions with nine points, six rebounds, and five assists. Despite their efforts, Southern Utah was unable to secure a win, bringing their record to 10-14 with a conference mark of 2-8.
Looking ahead, both teams are set for their next encounters on Thursday. Abilene Christian will be at home where they will take on Seattle University, while Southern Utah will face Utah Tech in their home arena.