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Wildcats post season-low 46 points in loss to Lady Lions

February 23, 2021 by Carrie Johnston Leave a Comment

The Wildcats' shooting struggles returned to haunt them on Wednesday as they fell to the Lady Lions, 51-46. After going 12 days without playing due to weather and COVID-19 protocols, ACU started the first half strong, reducing turnovers, scoring and holding SLU's offense to only 20 points. They continued to keep control of the game throughout ... [Read More…]

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McLeod, Adams lead Wildcats to victory at Houston Baptist

February 11, 2021 by Carrie Johnston Leave a Comment

The Wildcats survived another nail-biter on Wednesday, narrowly defeating the Houston Baptist Huskies, 62-56. ACU and HBU exchanged points back-in-forth throughout the entire first half. The Huskies went on a run during the third quarter to take a two-point lead heading into the fourth. HBU continued their run into the fourth and took the ... [Read More…]

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Nursing students begin spring clinicals amid COVID-19 pandemic

February 11, 2021 by Carrie Johnston Leave a Comment

Students from the school of nursing over the past several weeks have started or returned to their clinical rotations at medical centers and hospitals across Abilene. During their clinicals, nursing students have the opportunity to shadow several nurses in different specialties. They have the opportunity to interact with patients and get ... [Read More…]

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McLeod, Mraz power ACU to overtime win

February 8, 2021 by Carrie Johnston Leave a Comment

Though it took extra minutes, ACU snapped its two-game losing streak on Saturday facing Lamar on the road, 76-65. In the first half, the Wildcats started hot from the 3-point line and reduced their turnovers going into halftime. Then at the start of the third quarter, ACU played well and took a 16-point lead over the Cardinals. Midway through ... [Read More…]

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ACU suffers second-straight loss against Lamar despite Adams’ 22 rebounds

February 5, 2021 by Carrie Johnston Leave a Comment

The Wildcats experienced their first back-to-back losses this season, falling to the Cardinals at home Wednesday, 71-65. The Wildcats' turnover problem resurfaced in the game, which quickly became one of the most prominent factors in their loss. ACU turned the ball over 15 times in the first half. At the end of the night, ACU finished with 23 ... [Read More…]

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Summer study abroad uncertain; decision arriving by early March

February 5, 2021 by Carrie Johnston Leave a Comment

Plans for study abroad programs in the summer remain uncertain amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, but students should expect a final decision to be made on March 5. The decision in March will determine whether students will be able to attend summer trips planned for all three of study abroad's locations. This includes Leipzig, Germany, Oxford, ... [Read More…]

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How ACU women’s basketball can turn a problematic season back to a promising one

February 1, 2021 by Carrie Johnston Leave a Comment

ACU women's basketball team is currently halfway done with conference play and one month away from their final Southland Conference tournament appearance. After the Wildcats' season in 2020, people may have thought ACU's time in conference play would be smooth-sailing. That has not been the case so far. The women's team entered into ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats stumble at home versus Ladyjacks

January 29, 2021 by Carrie Johnston Leave a Comment

After going undefeated in the Teague Center this season, the Wildcats lost their first home game to the Ladyjacks, 73-52.  ACU was able to keep the game close throughout the first three quarters, but then everything changed in the fourth quarter. The Wildcats were outscored 27-10 in the final 10 minutes. Poor execution on both sides of the floor ... [Read More…]

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Davis recovering, entering rehab from October car accident

January 28, 2021 by Carrie Johnston Leave a Comment

Sema'J Davis, the quarterback who was injured in the fall semester in a car accident, has entered rehabilitation and continues to improve, according to a statement released by his family on a GoFundMe page Friday. Davis was involved in a three-car accident on Oct. 8 heading eastbound on Ambler Avenue. He was hit head-on by a car speeding over ... [Read More…]

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Miller’s last-second heroics help ACU win thriller against UCA

January 25, 2021 by Carrie Johnston Leave a Comment

Fans in Teague Center held their breaths on Saturday as the matchup between the Wildcats and the Sugar Bears came down to the wire. With 0.8 seconds left and the game tied, junior guard Madi Miller dribbled through defenders and hit a circus shot, giving the Wildcats a 60-58 win. "I was so proud of our players for playing with composure," ... [Read More…]

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A lot of us did not expect to have a pre-spring break in the middle of February, but ultimately that’s what happened as a whole university. “The winter storm displaced many of us, and forced us out of our daily routine.” Now, it wasn’t an actual spring break because of what happened across t...
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Freshman and sophomore retention numbers comparable to 2020 - Optimist

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Freshman and sophomore retention numbers are holding with a minor decrease from fall to spring according to an email from Dr. Schubert. Despite challenges presented by COVID-19, retention rates are holding slightly above 90%. “Freshman retention is holding at 90.5% from fall to spring (compared to...
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