The Abilene and ACU communities celebrated the Wildcats’ historic first March Madness appearance with a watch party in Moody Coliseum on Thursday evening. Attendees played games, ate food donated by vendors and enjoyed each other’s company during the intense game.
- Kristen McCully has her faced painted before the big game. (Photo by Lexi Walter)
- Students and other fans fill the halls of Moody Coliseum before the watch party. (Photo by Lexi Walter)
- Mayor Anthony Williams reads a plaque declaring March 21 as ACU March Madness Day. (Photo by Lexi Walter)
- Members of the crowd hold up amusing signs in support of the Wildcats. (Photo by Lexi Walter)
- Fans jump out of their seats in celebration of a successful play. (Photo by Lexi Walter)
- Watch party attendees hold up their Wildcat hand signs to show their pride. (Photo by Lexi Walter)
- Fans raise their arms and yell after the Wildcats score. (Photo by Lexi Walter)
- Kayla, the emcee for the watch party, leads the crowd in a cheer . (Photo by Lexi Walter)
- One lucky fan catches as much cash as he can during a halftime game. (Photo by Lexi Walter)
- A young cheerleader cheers on the Wildcats. (Photo by Lexi Walter)