WAC/CUSA Challenge
2-0, 1-0 away
79
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTSU | 44 | 35 | 79 |
| ACU | 30 | 26 | 56 |
1-1, 1-1 home
56
Porter scores 24, Middle Tennessee beats Abilene Christian 79-56
ABILENE, Texas -- — Jestin Porter's 24 points helped Middle Tennessee defeat Abilene Christian 79-56 on Saturday night.
Porter added four steals for the Blue Raiders (2-0). Jlynn Counter scored 15 points, going 6 of 9 (1 for 3 from 3-point range). Essam Mostafa shot 6 of 9 from the field and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 14 points.
Joseph Venzant finished with 10 points and six rebounds for the Wildcats (1-1). Hunter Jack Madden added eight points for Abilene Christian. Leonardo Bettiol finished with eight points.
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Game Information
Moody Coliseum (Abilene)
7:00 PM, November 9, 2024Coverage: ESPN+
Abilene, TX
Attendance: 1,434
- Referees:
- Brian McNutt
- Nomi Kidwai
- Chris Pacsi
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Liberty | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
2024-25 Western Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Utah | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Utah Valley | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Abilene Christian | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| California Baptist | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Grand Canyon | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| UT Arlington | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Seattle U | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Utah Tech | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Tarleton State | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
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