Abilene Christian Dominates Utah Tech with 55-30 Victory
- Sam Hicks rushed for 203 yards and scored three touchdowns, leading Abilene Christian's offense.
- Maverick McIvor contributed with 286 passing yards and two touchdown passes.
- Abilene Christian improved to 3-2 overall and 2-0 in the United Athletic Conference, while Utah Tech remains winless at 0-5.
On Saturday night, Abilene Christian University faced off against Utah Tech in St. George, Utah, achieving a decisive victory with a score of 55-30. Sam Hicks was a standout player, rushing for 203 yards and scoring three touchdowns on runs of 53, 35, and 8 yards. Maverick McIvor contributed significantly by completing 18 of 33 passes for 286 yards and throwing two touchdown passes. Isaiah Johnson also made an impact with 82 rushing yards and a touchdown. Utah Tech struggled throughout the game, unable to secure their first win of the season, now sitting at 0-5. Reggie Graff led the team with 231 passing yards and a touchdown, along with 79 rushing yards and a touchdown run. Despite efforts from Chris Street and Bretton Stone, who also scored for Utah Tech, the team could not keep pace with Abilene Christian's offensive onslaught. The victory improved Abilene Christian's record to 3-2 overall and 2-0 in the United Athletic Conference, showcasing their strong performance in the league. The game highlighted the effectiveness of Abilene Christian's offense, which was able to exploit Utah Tech's defensive weaknesses. This match not only reflects the current standings of both teams but also sets the stage for future games in the conference, as Abilene Christian aims to maintain their momentum while Utah Tech seeks to regroup and find a way to secure their first win.