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Raydrian Baltrip, redshirt sophomore wide receiver from Silsbee, catches the ball thrown by the quarterback. (Photo by Ava Alvarez)

Gallery: Wildcats lose 34 to 17 over Family Weekend

September 30, 2026 by Leslie Carrigan and Ava Alvarez Leave a Comment

The Wildcats played against Mercer University on Saturday, losing 34 to 17. The team scored 17 points in the first half but was unable to come back after an hour-and-a-half rain delay early in the second half. ACU will play in Abilene on Saturday against West Florida with kickoff at 7 p.m.

Alex Bowman, redshirt senior defensive lineman from Dallas, running the field holding an American flag. (Photo by Ava Alvarez)
Santana Miller, junior linebacker from Iowa City, praying before the game. (Photo by Ava Alvarez)
Nick Holt, defensive line coach, tells the players the next play. (Photo by Ava Alvarez)

(Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Deonte Dean, redshirt sophomore running back from Dallas, celebrating after a touchdown. (Photo by Ava Alvarez)
Raydrian Baltrip, redshirt sophomore wide receiver from Silsbee, catches the ball thrown by the quarterback. (Photo by Ava Alvarez)

Mj Harrell, junior defensive back from Pflugerville, waits for the play to start. (Photo by Ava Alvarez)
The Wildcat’s jump to block a field goal from Mercer University. (Photo by Leslie Carrigan)
The Wildcat Wrangler’s watch the Wildcat’s play against Mercer University. (Photo by Leslie Carrigan)

Brandon Perez, senior kicker from Crandall misses a field goal. (Photo by Leslie Carrigan)_
Raydrian Baltrip, redshirt sophomore wide reciever from Silsbee fumbles the ball at the second yard line. (Photo by Leslie Carrigan)
Head coach keith Patterson watches the Wildcats reset between plays in the family weekend game against Mercer University. (Photo by Leslie Carrigan)

Tucker Parks, redshirt sophomore quarterback from Spring, looks for an opportunity to pass the ball. (Photo by Leslie Carrigan)
Tucker Parks, redshirt sophomore quarterback from Spring dives into the endzone for the Wildcat’s second touchdown of the game. (Photo by Leslie Carrigan)
The Wildcats celebrate their first touchdown of the game against Mercer University. (photo by Leslie Carrigan)

Fans gather to watch Saturday’s game against Mercer for Family Weekend. (Photo by Leslie Carrigan)

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