HOUSTON (Interstat) — Abilene Christian earned a 75-68 men’s basketball victory over Texas Southern at Health & P.E. Arena on Monday night.

The Wildcats improved to 8-5, while the Tigers fell to 1-9 before an announced crowd of 639.

Abilene Christian led 33-36 at halftime and maintained its advantage despite Texas Southern scoring 44 points in the paint. Zytarious Mortle and Bryce Roberts each scored 16 points for the Tigers. Troy Hupstead added 12.

The Wildcats’ defense generated 19 points off turnovers to secure the win, which exceeded the pregame point spread expectation. Texas Southern has lost nine consecutive games.