Crnic leads Abilene Christian to 65-57 win over NH

Nov 17, 2016, 09:16 pm

DURHAM, N.H. -- Jovan Crnic had 19 points to lead Abilene Christian to its first ever win in the Northeast, beating New Hampshire 65-57 on Thursday night.

Abilene Christian (2-0), in its first trip to the Northeast in its 96-year history, was up 34-17 at the half and pushed that to 51-25 with 12:46 remaining. A Tanner Leissner layup started a 22-4 run as New Hampshire closed to 56-47 at the 3:00 mark. Jaylen Franklin followed a steal with a layup to put ACU ahead 58-49 with 1:16 left.

Leissner, who finished with 19 points for New Hampshire (2-1), nailed a 3-pointer for the final score.

Jaren Lewis had 11 points and Hayden Farquhar chipped in 10 for ACU.

Abilene Christian was 22 of 46 (47.8%) from the floor, while limiting New Hampshire to 35 percent shooting.

Jaleen Smith led New Hampshire, making 11 of 20 field goal attempts for 27 points.