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Gallery: Fans gather to cheer on Wildcats in historic game against UCLA

March 22, 2021 by Riley Fisher and David Mitchell

Fans gathered in the Abilene Convention Center Monday afternoon to cheer on the Wildcats in their historic game against the UCLA Bruins in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament. The Bruins defeated the Wildcats 67-47, ending their run in Indianapolis. The Wildcats finished their season 24-5 overall, their third straight with over 20 wins.

A student celebrates a successful Wildcat three-point shot. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
A student stands excitedly after the Wildcats make a layup. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
A student raises his arms in celebration of a Wildcat free throw. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

A student watches intently as the Wildcats fight to keep the Bruins out of the paint. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
A student claps as the Wildcats run onto the court to warm up for the game. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Wildcat fans cheer and shake glow sticks during a media timeout. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

Friends dance during a timeout. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
A group of friends dances to a pop song during a media timeout. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Wildcat fans fill a room in the Abilene Convention Center to watch their team compete against the Bruins. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

Students dance to “Footloose” during halftime in front of the screen at the watch party. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
A Wildcat fan holds a fathead and cheers with her friends. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Rows of Wildcat fans sing “The Lord Bless You and Keep You” to celebrate the end of a historic basketball season. (Photo by Riley Fisher)

A Wildcat fan stands and claps for his team after the end of the watch party. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Junior communication major Eastin Kandt twirls her glow stick in the air during a media timeout. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Students sing “The Lord Bless You and Keep You” to close out the watch party. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Fans support the Wildcats at the Abilene Convention Center Monday. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Fans cheer when the Wildcats put seniors in during the final minutes of the game. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Friends sing “The Lord Bless You and Keep You” after the conclusion of the men’s basketball game. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Members of the ACU community join in the singing of “The Lord Bless You and Keep You.” (Photo by David Mitchell)
A Wildcat fan throws her hands in the air after a frustrating call in the last minutes of the second half. (Photo by Riley Fisher)
Fans smile when they see senior guard Paul Hiepler on the court. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Wildcat fans hold up a sign in support of their team. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Students pack into the Abilene Convention Center to watch the Wildcats take on the UCLA Bruins. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Watch party attendees do the Cupid Shuffle at halftime. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Fans watch the Wildcats take on the UCLA Bruins Monday evening. (Photo by David Mitchell)
A student questions a foul called on ACU. (Photo by David Mitchell)
A fan makes a Wildcat symbol during a free throw. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Members of the ACU community watch the Wildcats play UCLA in the Abilene Convention Center. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Wildcats wait for the result of a three-point shot. (Photo by David Mitchell)

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About Riley Fisher

-Senior theatre design major
-Chief Photographer and Social Media Director
-Passionate about storytelling and expression

About David Mitchell

My name is David Mitchell, and I am a senior psychology major from Dallas, Texas. I have always had a passion for photography and videography, and enjoy sharing my perspectives with others.

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