Hull leads Abilene Christian women past Texas-Rio Grande Valley

EDINBURG, Texas (Interstat) — Payton Hull scored 20 points to lead Abilene Christian to a 76-59 women’s NCAA Division I victory over Texas-Rio Grande Valley on Wednesday at UT Pan Am Field House. Meredith Mayes added 13 points and seven rebounds, and Erin Woodson had 14 points, five rebounds and four assists for the Wildcats, who shot 27 of 58 from the floor and led 41-21 at halftime. The Wildcats shot 5 of 21 from 3-point range. Abilene Christian improved to 3-0. Kamryn McLaurin and Janette Aarnio each scored 18 points for the Vaqueros, who shot 17 of 50 and made 21 of 25 free throws. Lina Fimbo grabbed 12 rebounds for Texas-Rio Grande Valley, which fell to 1-3. Abilene Christian had 9 assists, 6 blocks and 13 turnovers, while Texas-Rio Grande Valley had 5 assists, 3 blocks and 15 turnovers. Attendance was 603.