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Gallery: Community celebrates historic March Madness debut at watch party

March 22, 2019 by Lexi Walter

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)

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Other Multimedia:

  • Gallery: Seniors reflect and worship during Candlelight Send-off

  • Gallery: Students battle it out in Wildcat World Cup Smash Bros. tournament

  • Gallery: Students gather at the Bullock Brothers Ballpark for a sold-out game

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