What conference does Abilene Christian Men's Basketball compete in?

Abilene Christian Wildcats Men's Basketball competes in the Western Athletic Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.

Where does Abilene Christian play men's basketball home games?

Abilene Christian Men's Basketball plays home games at Moody Coliseum (Abilene) in Abilene, TX.

Who is the head coach of Abilene Christian Men's Basketball?

The head coach of Abilene Christian Wildcats Men's Basketball is Brette Tanner.

When was Abilene Christian Men's Basketball program established?

The establishment date for Abilene Christian Men's Basketball is not currently available.

ABILENE CHRISTIAN WILDCATS MEN'S BASKETBALL

Western Athletic ConferenceD1-FCSwinter

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Abilene Christian entered the Western Athletic Conference with a 12-14 record in 2024-25, showcasing a critical disparity between home (9-5) and road (3-9) performance in Moody Coliseum's familiar environment. Coach Brette Tanner's 13-player roster manages nearly identical offensive and defensive scoring—70.1 points per game against 70.7 allowed—suggesting balanced execution without breakaway dominance. This mid-season record masks Abilene's competitive home fortress advantage, where wins outnumber losses by six games compared to a five-game deficit away from campus.

Founded in 1906, Abilene Christian University enrolls 7,274 students whose support has transformed Moody Coliseum into a challenging venue for visiting opponents, despite the Wildcats' overall conference record sitting at 3-9. The program's struggle on the road reflects deeper possession and execution issues when removed from campus comfort, as offensive efficiency remains unexceptional across both home and away contexts. Tanner's next challenge centers on replicating the Moody Coliseum advantage in conference matchups, where the 6-6 differential between home and away records becomes decisive in WAC standings.

KEY FACTS

School	Abilene Christian University
Sport	Men's Basketball
Conference	Western Athletic Conference
Division	D1-FCS
Location	Abilene, Texas
Venue	Moody Coliseum (Abilene)
Head Coach	Brette Tanner

ROSTER (2025-26)

#	Name	Pos	Ht	Wt	Class
7	Christian Alston	G	6' 7"	200 lbs	Sophomore
20	Isaiah Carrillo	G	5' 10"	165 lbs	Freshman
24	Isaac Dye	G	6' 2"	200 lbs	Freshman
11	Ma'Shy Hill	F	6' 8"	250 lbs	Junior
21	Cade Hornecker	F	7' 0"	250 lbs	Junior
15	Bradyn Hubbard	F	6' 5"	235 lbs	Senior
3	Tylan Lewis	G	6' 0"	200 lbs	Freshman
5	Cbo Newton	G	6' 3"	190 lbs	Sophomore
2	Yaniel Rivera	G	6' 3"	180 lbs	Junior
10	Joseph Scott	F	6' 9"	210 lbs	Junior
4	Rich Smith	G	6' 2"	180 lbs	Senior
23	Joseph Venzant	G	6' 2"	210 lbs	Senior
0	Zy Wright	G	6' 5"	-	Senior

SEASON RECORD

14-19

Overall

11-6

Home

3-13

Away

5-13

Conference

70.3 PPG / 72.4 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

Date	Opponent	H/A	Result	Venue
Nov 4	McMurry War Hawks	Home	W 92-55	Moody Coliseum (Abilene)
Nov 7	Omaha Mavericks	Home	W 73-71	Moody Coliseum (Abilene)
Nov 11	Southwestern Adventist Knights	Home	W 104-63	Moody Coliseum (Abilene)
Nov 15	Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks	Away	L 66-76	William R. Johnson Coliseum
Nov 19	Texas State Bobcats	Away	L 49-63	Strahan Arena at the University Events Center
Nov 25	UTSA Roadrunners	Home	W 61-50	John Hurst Adams Gymnasium
Nov 25	William & Mary Tribe	Home	L 58-92	John Hurst Adams Gymnasium
Nov 28	Jarvis Christian Bulldogs	Home	W 87-55	Moody Coliseum (Abilene)
Dec 3	Pepperdine Waves	Away	W 71-63	Firestone Fieldhouse
Dec 6	New Mexico State Aggies	Home	W 77-69	Moody Coliseum (Abilene)
Dec 17	Arizona Wildcats	Away	L 62-96	McKale Center at ALKEME Arena
Dec 20	BYU Cougars	Away	L 67-85	Marriott Center
Dec 22	Texas Southern Tigers	Away	W 75-68	H&PE Arena
Jan 2	Utah Tech Trailblazers	Home	L 64-79	Moody Coliseum (Abilene)
Jan 3	Utah Valley Wolverines	Home	W 85-68	Moody Coliseum (Abilene)
Jan 9	Tarleton State Texans	Away	W 84-80	Wisdom Gym
Jan 10	UT Arlington Mavericks	Away	L 72-82	College Park Center
Jan 16	California Baptist Lancers	Home	L 58-74	Moody Coliseum (Abilene)
Jan 18	Southern Utah Thunderbirds	Away	L 52-74	America First Events Center
Jan 27	Tarleton State Texans	Away	--	Wisdom Gym
Jan 30	Utah Tech Trailblazers	Home	L 70-76	Moody Coliseum (Abilene)
Jan 31	Southern Utah Thunderbirds	Home	L 76-79	Moody Coliseum (Abilene)
Feb 6	Utah Valley Wolverines	Away	L 55-68	UCCU Center
Feb 8	California Baptist Lancers	Away	L 63-65	Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center
Feb 13	UT Arlington Mavericks	Home	W 67-63	Moody Coliseum (Abilene)
Feb 14	Tarleton State Texans	Home	W 73-59	Moody Coliseum (Abilene)
Feb 17	Tarleton State Texans	Away	L 62-65	Wisdom Gym
Feb 21	Southern Utah Thunderbirds	Home	W 87-83	Moody Coliseum (Abilene)
Feb 27	Utah Tech Trailblazers	Away	L 81-85	Burns Arena
Feb 28	Utah Valley Wolverines	Away	L 67-74	UCCU Center
Mar 6	California Baptist Lancers	Away	L 48-87	Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center
Mar 8	UT Arlington Mavericks	Home	L 57-64	Moody Coliseum (Abilene)
Mar 12	Tarleton State Texans	Home	W 84-78	Orleans Arena
Mar 13	Utah Tech Trailblazers	Away	L 74-80	Orleans Arena

ANALYTICS

-2.1

Pt Diff

Streak

55.2%

SOS

#223

T-Rank

Barthag: 0.3790

#222

102.4

Adj O

#209

106.9

Adj D

Last 5: 1-4Last 10: 4-6Best W Streak: 3Worst L Streak: 7

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Abilene Christian Men's Basketball compete in?: Abilene Christian Wildcats Men's Basketball competes in the Western Athletic Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
Where does Abilene Christian play men's basketball home games?: Abilene Christian Men's Basketball plays home games at Moody Coliseum (Abilene) in Abilene, TX.
Who is the head coach of Abilene Christian Men's Basketball?: The head coach of Abilene Christian Wildcats Men's Basketball is Brette Tanner.
When was Abilene Christian Men's Basketball program established?: The establishment date for Abilene Christian Men's Basketball is not currently available.