<p>KATY, Texas — Kolton Kohl scored 20 points, Airion Simmons added 16 off the bench and Abilene Christian walloped Lamar 93-71 on Friday in the semifinals of the Southland Tournament.</p>
<p>The second-seeded Wildcats (22-4) advance to Saturday’s championship game to face No. 1 seed Nicholls State.</p>
<p>The Wildcats shot 53% for the game, making 34 of 64 field goals, and out-rebounded Lamar 32-23. Abilene Christian piled up 22 assists, Reggie Miller leading with six. The Wildcats also scored 29 points off turnovers and dominated scoring in the paint 42-28.</p>
<p>The Wildcats showcased phenomenal ball movement, multiple passes per possession opening up 3-point opportunities or drives to the hoop.</p>
<p>All 14 Wildcats saw playing time, 11 scored and four reached double figures. Clay Gayman and Joe Pleasant added 11 points each.</p>
<p>Anderson Kopp scored 23 points off the bench to lead sixth-seeded Lamar (10-18), with Kasen Harrison adding 18.</p>
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