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FILE - In this March 12, 2021, file photo, Abilene Christian head coach Joe Golding reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Lamar in the semifinals of the Southland Conference tournament in Katy, Texas. Golding has been named the new coach at UTEP after a decade at Abilene Christian that included an upset victory for the Wildcats in the first round of this season's NCAA Tournament. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)
Miner leader: Golding new UTEP coach after leading ACU upset

Apr. 14, 2021 04:08 PM EDT

UCLA's Johnny Juzang (3) is defended by Abilene Christian's Coryon Mason, left, and Reggie Miller (10) during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
UCLA, USC go from late night to NCAA prime-time spotlight

By Joe Reedy Mar. 26, 2021 12:43 PM EDT

Abilene Christian's Mahki Morris (12) and Paul Hiepler (33) wave to fans as they leave the court after their 67-47 loss to UCLA in a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
UCLA brushes off Abilene Christian 67-47 to reach Sweet 16

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 22, 2021 07:39 PM EDT

UCLA basketball players celebrate their win over BYU after a first-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
UCLA-Abilene Christian another unlikely matchup in NCAAs

By Tom Canavan Mar. 21, 2021 07:22 PM EDT

March Madness banners for the NCAA college basketball tournament cover crosswalks in downtown Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
There is still madness in the NCAAs, it's just a bit quieter

By Tim Booth Mar. 21, 2021 12:44 PM EDT

Ohio players celebrate on the court after defeating Virginia in a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Coronavirus doesn't care that it's the NCAA Tournament

By Jim Litke Mar. 21, 2021 02:25 AM EDT

Texas head coach Shaka Smart, center, congratulates Abilene Christian head coach Joe Golding, right, after Abilene Christian won their college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Sunday, March 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Texas upset again as Smart fails to recapture March glory

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 21, 2021 02:25 AM EDT

Abilene Christian's Joe Pleasant (32) and Texas' Greg Brown (4) battle for position under the basket during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Texas stunner: No. 14 Abilene Christian ousts 'Horns 53-52

By Tim Booth Mar. 21, 2021 12:39 AM EDT

Texas' Courtney Ramey (3) moves around a screen set by Jericho Sims (20) during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Abilene Christian Wildcats at Texas Longhorns 3/20/2021

Mar. 20, 2021 10:34 PM EDT

BYU guard Spencer Johnson (20) looks to shoot the ball in front of UCLA forward Mac Etienne, right, during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
East Regional - First Round - Game 5 (win) at East Regional - First Round - Game 6 (win) 3/22/2021

Mar. 20, 2021 10:14 PM EDT

Nicholls State forward Najee Garvin, top, swats down the shot attempt by Abilene Christian guard Mahki Morris, bottom, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Southland Conference men's tournament championship Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Katy, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Abilene Christian Wildcats at Nicholls State Colonels 3/13/2021

Mar. 13, 2021 10:44 PM EST

Abilene Christian forward Airion Simmons, right, puts up a shot over Lamar center David Muoka, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southland Conference semifinals Friday, March 12, 2021, in Katy, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Kohl leads Abilene Christian into Southland title game 93-71

Mar. 12, 2021 11:31 PM EST

Lamar guard Anderson Kopp, center, looks to pass the ball under pressure from Abilene Christian forward Joe Pleasant, left, and Abilene Christian guard Damien Daniels (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southland Conference semifinals Friday, March 12, 2021, in Katy, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Lamar Cardinals at Abilene Christian Wildcats 3/12/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 10:13 PM EST

Cameron scores 13, Abilene Christian beats Incarnate Word

Mar. 06, 2021 10:50 PM EST
ABILENE, Texas (AP) — Tobias Cameron had 13 points and six rebounds as Abilene Christian won its 13th consecutive home game, rolling past Incarnate Word 85-60...

Kohl's buzzer-beater lifts Abilene Christian over SFA 63-61

Mar. 04, 2021 12:08 AM EST
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (AP) — Kolton Kohl scored a tip-in at the buzzer as Abilene Christian topped Stephen F. Austin 63-61 on Wednesday night. ...

Gayman lifts Abilene Christian over Houston Baptist 88-59

Feb. 10, 2021 10:37 PM EST
ABILENE, Texas (AP) — Clay Gayman came off the bench and scored 16 points to lift Abilene Christian to an 88-59 win over Houston Baptist on Wednesday night. ...

Gayman leads Abilene Christian over Lamar 77-62

Feb. 06, 2021 09:43 PM EST
BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) — Clay Gayman had 17 points off the bench to lead Abilene Christian to a 77-62 win over Lamar on Saturday. Coryon...

Abilene Christian forces 30 turnovers, wins 76-42

Jan. 16, 2021 07:00 PM EST
ABILENE, Texas (AP) — Kolton Kohl scored 15 points as Abilene Christian romped past Southeastern Louisiana 76-42 on Saturday. Mahki Morris...

Mason scores 21 to lead Abilene Christian past Lamar 83-65

Jan. 02, 2021 06:36 PM EST
ABILENE, Texas (AP) — Coryon Mason scored a career-high 21 points as Abilene Christian forced 19 turnovers with 11 steals to defeat Lamar 83-65 on Saturday in...

Abilene Christian routs Dallas Christian 82-44

Dec. 29, 2020 10:51 PM EST
ABILENE, Texas (AP) — Joe Pleasant had 15 points and eight rebounds as Abilene Christian easily beat Dallas Christian 82-44 on Tuesday night. ...