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Gallery: Grand Opening of Wildcat Stadium

September 18, 2017 by Optimist Staff

The grand opening of Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium started with a pre-game tailgate and ended in fireworks with a 24-3 win over the Houston Baptist Huskies.

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ACU linebacker Royce Moore, front, celebrates a tackle with teammate Cole Burgess during play against Houston Baptist. (Photo by Laura Corral)
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Mark Anthony, a donor to the stadium, celebrates the first win on Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium. (Photo by Lauren Franco)

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Redshirt freshman Luke Anthony congratulates sophomore Josh Fink after the two connected for a touchdown. (Photo by Lauren Franco)

Fans congratulate members of the football team following ACU’s 24-3 victory over Houston Baptist. The game marked the official opening of the new Wildcat Stadium on campus. (Photo by Lauren Franco)
Fans congratulate members of the football team. (Photo by Lauren Franco)
Fans congratulate members of the football team following ACU’s 24-3 victory over Houston Baptist. The game marked the official opening of the new Wildcat Stadium on campus. (Photo by Lauren Franco)

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ACU quarterback Dallas Sealey takes aim downfield during play against Houston Baptist. (Photo by Lauren Franco)
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Senior Bryson Gates urges the fans to celebrate after a big defensive play. (Photo by Lauren Franco)
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Wide receiver Carl Whitley celebrates with teammates following his touchdown against Houston Baptist. (Photo by Lauren Franco)
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In three years with the Wildcats, Dallas Sealey threw for 5,317 yards and 29 touchdowns. (Photo by Lauren Franco)

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(Photo by Emily Guajardo)
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Students celebrate during the Wildcats’ 2017 home opener against Houston Baptist. The game was the inaugural game of the newly-constructed Wildcat Stadium. (Photo by Emily Guajardo)
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The Big Purple band performs in anticipation of Wildcat Stadium. (Photo by Emily Guajardo)

The Big Purple band performs in anticipation of Wildcat Stadium. (Photo by Emily Guajardo)
The Big Purple band performs in anticipation of Wildcat Stadium. (Photo by Emily Guajardo)
Students enjoy games, food and activities in anticipation of Wildcat Stadium. (Photo by Emily Guajardo)

Students enjoy games, food and activities in anticipation of Wildcat Stadium. (Photo by Emily Guajardo)
Members of the community enjoy live music, food and activities in anticipation of Wildcat Stadium. (Photo by Emily Guajardo)
Students enjoy games, food and activities in anticipation of Wildcat Stadium. (Photo by Emily Guajardo)

Students enjoy games, food and activities in anticipation of Wildcat Stadium. (Photo by Emily Guajardo)
Members of the community enjoy games, food and activities in anticipation of Wildcat Stadium. (Photo by Emily Guajardo)
Students enjoy games, food and activities in anticipation of Wildcat Stadium. (Photo by Emily Guajardo)

Students enjoy games, food and activities in anticipation of Wildcat Stadium. (Photo by Emily Guajardo)
Members of the community enjoy games, food and activities in anticipation of Wildcat Stadium. (Photo by Emily Guajardo)
Members of the community enjoy games, food and activities in anticipation of Wildcat Stadium. (Photo by Emily Guajardo)

Members of the community enjoy games, food and activities in anticipation of Wildcat Stadium. (Photo by Emily Guajardo)
Students enjoy games, food and activities in anticipation of Wildcat Stadium. (Photo by Emily Guajardo)

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