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Gallery: Baseball loses 2-1 to CBU in three-day tournament

April 6, 2026 by Callie Brimberry Leave a Comment

Baseball played California Baptist University April 2-4 at Crutcher Scott Field at Bullock Brothers Ballpark. The team lost 2 of the 3 games over the three days before the Easter holiday. Saturday’s game hosted a postgame Easter egg hunt for kids in the stands. Next, the Wildcats will host Texas Christian University at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. ... [Read More…]

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

March 24, 2026 by Callie Brimberry Leave a Comment

Track and field hosted the Wes Kittley Invitational at Elmer Gray Stadium last Friday and Saturday. The Wildcats took home five first-place finishes and several personal-best performances. The meet honored ACU’s seniors before the team heads to Lubbock for the Masked Rider Invitational at Texas Tech on March 27-28. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Baseball rallies past Stephen F. Austin in 20–10 comeback

March 8, 2026 by Daniel Rhodes and Callie Brimberry Leave a Comment

Baseball earned a 20–10 comeback win over Stephen F. Austin on Wednesday at Crutcher Scott Field at Bullock Brothers Ballpark. The Wildcats trailed 10–1 entering the bottom of the fifth inning before scoring the game’s final 19 runs to secure the run-rule victory. Diego Cardenas led ACU with nine RBIs, tying the program record, while Zandt Payne ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Women’s basketball earns back-to-back wins at Moody Coliseum

March 3, 2026 by Callie Brimberry Leave a Comment

Women’s basketball defeated Utah Tech 76-66 on Thursday at Moody Coliseum. Erin Woodson, junior guard from Richmond, Virginia, recorded a double-double with a career-high 14 rebounds and 23 points. The Wildcats also defeated Utah Valley 58-57 on Saturday and will play California Baptist on March 5. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Black Student Union hosts Hair and Fashion Pageant Show

February 24, 2026 by Callie Brimberry Leave a Comment

The Black Student Union hosted a Hair and Fashion Pageant Show at the Hunter Welcome Center on Saturday. Students walked the runway to showcase fashionable outfits, styled hair and cultural pride. Participants answered a series of questions and displayed a variety of talents as they competed to be crowned Mr. and Ms. BSU. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Softball drops home opener to South Dakota State

February 13, 2026 by Callie Brimberry Leave a Comment

Softball dropped its home-opening doubleheader to South Dakota State 12-3 and 8-5 on Wednesday at Poly Wells Field. The losses came in ACU’s first games at home this season. The Wildcats will travel to Austin to compete in the Bevo Classic, beginning with a matchup against No. 2 Texas on Thursday. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Women’s basketball pink out game ends in 74-71 loss to CBU

February 10, 2026 by Callie Brimberry Leave a Comment

Women’s basketball lost to California Baptist 74-71 on Saturday at Moody Coliseum. During the “Hoops for Hope” game, players wore pink jerseys, the spirit squad sported pink pom-poms and pink shirts were given to the first 100 students to honor those who have fought cancer. The Wildcats will play next at UT Arlington on Feb. 12. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Men’s basketball drops home matchup to Utah Tech

February 6, 2026 by Callie Brimberry Leave a Comment

The Wildcats played Utah Tech on January 29, losing 76–70. The game featured the first-ever Battle of the Res Halls, where students from Bullock, Edwards, and Smith-Adams competed in attendance for a chance to win a trophy and an exclusive food giveaway awarded to the winning hall at the end of the season. The Wildcats will have another chance to ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Winter Fest warms up Moody with dancing, tacos and hot chocolate

January 27, 2026 by Callie Brimberry Leave a Comment

The Campus Activities Board hosted its annual Winter Fest this past Thursday night. Moody Coliseum was filled with students dancing during a silent disco. The first 200 students received hot chocolate from Monks Coffee Shop, and the first 100 lined the sidewalk for free tacos provided by El Texico food truck. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Students make the most of the storm with sleds and snowball fights

January 26, 2026 by Callie Brimberry and Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

Snow began falling across Abilene on Friday night and continued through the weekend, leaving campus blanketed in white by Sunday. In response to the winter weather, the university canceled classes Monday and extended the closure through at least Tuesday. Students and community members took advantage of the snow with sleds, snowball fights and ... [Read More…]

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