A bus carrying members of the Abilene Christian soccer workforce was hit by an intoxicated driver on Saturday night time, which left 4 on the bus injured.
Two coaches, a participant and the driving force of the bus have been all transported to a hospital with minor accidents in Lubbock, Texas, after their recreation in opposition to Texas Tech.
The workforce was returning residence to Abilene after an in depth recreation in opposition to the Texas Tech Crimson Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium when the collision occurred.
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A view of an Abilene Christian helmet. (Michael C. Johnson-USA At the moment Sports activities)
Video posted to social media confirmed a white truck with in depth front-end harm on the scene.
A 19-year-old driver collided with the bus and was charged with driving whereas intoxicated, Lubbock police mentioned, by way of ESPN.
“We are grateful to Texas Tech Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt, their team physician, Dr. Michael Phy, and all of the first responders for their assistance and care,” the ACU assertion mentioned. The college didn’t present any extra updates.
A basic overview of halftime within the recreation between the Texas Tech Crimson Raiders and the Kansas State Wildcats at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Area. (Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports activities)
The Crimson Raiders have been 31.5-point favorites. Nonetheless, the sport went into time beyond regulation the place Texas Tech squeaked out a 52-51 victory.
Texas Tech led by 18 at one level, and even by 11 in the beginning of the fourth quarter, however the Wildcats scored a landing with 4:55 to go to tie it at 42. After the Crimson Raiders kicked a discipline objective, Abilene Christian matched it as time expired in regulation.
The Abilene Christian Wildcats emblem is displayed on a ball throughout the recreation between the Abilene Christian Wildcats and the Texas A&M Aggies on November 18, 2023, at Kyle Area in School Station, TX. (John Rivera/Icon Sportswir by way of Getty Photos)
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The Crimson Raiders acquired the ball first in time beyond regulation, scoring a landing and pulling down the additional level. Abilene Christian returned with a landing of their very own, however their two-point conversion for the win was unsuccessful.
Texas Tech squandered a 17-0 lead final yr of their season opener earlier than dropping in double time beyond regulation.
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