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Abilene Christian beats Southern Utah 87-83
Wildcats led by Chilaydrien Newton's 16 points
Feb. 22, 2026 at 12:06am
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The Abilene Christian Wildcats defeated the Southern Utah Thunderbirds by a score of 87-83 in a college basketball matchup. Chilaydrien Newton led the Wildcats with 16 points in the victory.
Why it matters
This win helps Abilene Christian continue their strong season in the Southland Conference, as they look to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Southern Utah will need to regroup after this close loss.
The details
The Wildcats were led by sophomore guard Chilaydrien Newton, who scored 16 points to pace the team. Abilene Christian was able to hold off a late surge by Southern Utah to secure the 4-point victory.
- The game was played on February 22, 2026.
The players
Chilaydrien Newton
A sophomore guard for the Abilene Christian Wildcats who scored a team-high 16 points in the win.
Abilene Christian Wildcats
The college basketball team from Abilene, Texas that defeated Southern Utah 87-83.
Southern Utah Thunderbirds
The college basketball team from Cedar City, Utah that lost to Abilene Christian 87-83.
The takeaway
This was an important conference win for Abilene Christian as they look to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament, while Southern Utah will need to rebound from this close loss.
