- Matchup: Utah Tech Trailblazers vs Abilene Christian Wildcats
- Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Venue: Moody Coliseum, Abilene, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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Moody Coliseum will host an exciting matchup as the Abilene Christian Wildcats (8-5) square off against the Utah Tech Trailblazers (7-7) this Thursday.
In their last outing, the Utah Tech Trailblazers faced Creighton and suffered a defeat, losing 92-69. The Trailblazers accumulated 15 personal fouls, while Creighton committed 10. From beyond the arc, Utah Tech converted 13 of 33 attempts. Creighton, meanwhile, excelled at the free-throw line, shooting 73.3% by making 11 of 15 attempts. The Bluejays dominated the boards, grabbing 29 rebounds (5 offensive, 24 defensive) and tallied 23 assists along with 11 steals. Defensively, Utah Tech allowed an impressive 54.0% shooting from the field, permitting 34 out of 63 shots to go in. They recorded 15 assists, forced 11 turnovers, and notched 8 steals. On the glass, the Trailblazers collected 25 rebounds (4 offensive) and shot 62.5% at the free-throw line, converting 5 of their 8 attempts. Utah Tech concluded the game with a 50.0% field goal percentage, hitting 29 of 58 attempts, and a 33.3% success rate from three-point territory, with 6 of 18.
Ethan Potter emerged as a key player, scoring 18 points on 9 of 14 shooting. He played for 33 minutes and secured 8 rebounds, finishing the game with a field goal percentage of 64.3% and contributing 1 assist.
Currently, Utah Tech holds a 7-7 record for the season. They average 12.9 turnovers and commit 16.9 fouls per game. The Trailblazers collect 35.3 rebounds per game and have 194 assists overall, positioning them 148th in NCAA Division 1 for assists. From three-point range, they connect at a 30.2% rate (104 of 344) and shoot 71.3% from the free-throw line. They score an average of 78.4 points per game (ranked 166th nationally) while shooting 47.2% from the field.
Defensively, the Trailblazers force an average of 14.0 turnovers per game and commit 17.8 fouls. Opponents shoot 30.7% from three-point range, while Utah Tech ranks 202nd in points allowed per game at 73.9. The Trailblazers allow an opponent field-goal percentage of 43.9% (370 of 842) and give up 35.6 rebounds per game, placing them 250th nationwide in assists surrendered, with 183 allowed this season.
In their most recent game, the Abilene Christian Wildcats secured a win with a final score of 75-68 against Texas Southern. On the boards, Abilene Christian allowed Texas Southern to collect 23 total rebounds, with 3 offensive. The Wildcats shot 27.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 3 of 11. At the free-throw line, they were more accurate, converting 13 out of 19 attempts for a percentage of 68.4%. Texas Southern managed to shoot 52.0% from the field on 26 of 50 attempts. Ultimately, the Wildcats shot 48.0%, sinking 24 out of 50 shots, and converted 5 of 19 three-point attempts (26.3%). They managed to sink 22 free throws at an impressive 81.5%. Texas Southern was assessed 23 fouls in the game, allowing the Wildcats 27 free-throw attempts. Additionally, the Wildcats forced 14 turnovers and earned 8 steals. Collectively, they gathered 22 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive, totaling 29 for the game.
Bradyn Hubbard was a standout for the Wildcats, scoring 22 points in 34 minutes on the court. He contributed 3 assists and shot 6 of 13 from the field for a shooting percentage of 46.2%, along with grabbing 6 rebounds.
Abilene Christian holds an 8-5 overall record. The Wildcats average 21.4 fouls per game and maintain a 71.6% free-throw shooting accuracy. They assist each other at a rate of 14.2 assists per game (204th in college) and average 14.2 turnovers per contest. Thus far, Abilene Christian has accumulated 942 points this season (72.5 points per game) while averaging 35.0 rebounds per game. Offensively, they hit 44.4% from the field, which ranks 246th nationally.
Defensively, Abilene Christian permits an opponent three-point shooting percentage of 35.5% (77 of 217) and allows 70.5% shooting at the free-throw line. They surrender 10.8 assists and 29.2 total rebounds per game, ranking them 37th and 9th in Division 1 respectively. The Wildcats are 100th in points per game allowed, giving up an average of 69.7. They force 15.4 turnovers per game and permit opponents to shoot 46.2% from the field, positioning them 301st in D-1.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Abilene Christian
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