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Madison Lawler, volleyball graduate assistant, celebrates after making a basket. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Gallery: Athletics hosts Moody Madness, introduces 2022 basketball roster

November 7, 2022 by Daniel Curd

Athletics held Moody Madness on Thursday night. Here they introduced the 2022 players and coaches for the men’s and women’s basketball teams. The event also featured a mini basketball game with campus faculty playing against students. Fans also enjoyed food from Buffalo Wild Wings and the other festivities set up.

Cheerleaders line the outside of the court, welcoming the basketball players. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Fans cheer on the players as they enter the court. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Sam Carter, senior engineering major from San Antonio, leads the student team’s player tunnel. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

The referees, made up of members of the men’s and woman’s basketball teams, discuss a play. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Aleah Dillard, tri-college FCA representative and volunteer Women’s Soccer coach, blocks Malinda Campbell, junior interior design major from Blanco. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Dr. Bill Carroll, associate professor and co-chair, attempts to dunk on Riley Dean, senior management major from Hudson Oaks. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Emily Sileven, sophomore multimedia major from Van Alstyne, takes a half-court shot for an opportunity to win a $10,000 scholarship. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
The staff team takes a free throw shot. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Malinda Campbell, junior interior design major from Blanco, takes the ball down court. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Parker Carson, senior biology major from Turkey, blocks the ball from Dr. Bill Carroll, associate professor and co-chair. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Both teams come together for a end game picture. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries, Showcase Tagged With: ACU basketball, ACU men's basketball, ACU women's basketball, Basketball, Moody Madness

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About Daniel Curd

Daniel is a photographer from Denver, Colorado. He is an Advertising/Public Relations major hoping to go into media creation. When not taking photos, he can be found in the library studying with friends, listening to music, or watching one of his favorite movies. For any additional photos captured by him, visit: DanielCurd.com

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  • Gallery: Softball loses series to UT Arlington, 1-2

  • Gallery: Track and field claims five wins at annual Wes Kittley Invitational

  • Gallery: Volleyball faces UTSA while raising funds for global service trip

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