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Gallery: Theatre slashes box office with winter play ‘Murders of 1940’

February 22, 2024 by Daniel Curd

ACU Theatre is set to debut its winter play "Musical Comedy Murders of 1940," running from Thursday to Saturday at 7 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m.. Set against the backdrop of a secluded mansion in the midst of a snowstorm, this comedy is filled with suspense and hilarity. Tickets are available online or by calling 325-674-278. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Baseball kicks off season with 3-1 victory over NIU

February 21, 2024 by Daniel Curd and Ashley Henderson

The Wildcats had their first home opener against the Northern Illinois University Huskies, going 3-1 with their last game on Sunday. The Wildcats won the first three games with scores of 16-6 (7 innings), 12-2 (8 innings), 10-4, but couldn't make a full sweep and lost the Sunday match 7-14. The team will head to Globe Life Park on Wednesday to take ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Women’s Basketball continues home winning streak against Utah Valley

February 14, 2024 by Daniel Curd

The Wildcats won their regular season matchup against the Utah Valley University Wolverines 66-53 on Saturday afternoon. The team ended first quarter strong with a total of 17-4 and kept that momentum throughout the game.  The team faces off against UTRGV at home on Thursday at 6 p.m.. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Music Department hosts French opera, Cendrillon

January 27, 2024 by Daniel Curd

ACU Opera debuted Jules Massenet's “Cendrillon,” with shows on Friday and Sunday. Staged entirely in French, this operatic rendition of the classic tale immersed the audience in the journey of Cinderella, in the modern day. Dr. Rick Piersall, Director of ACU Opera and Music Department Chair, expressed the unique inspiration behind this rendition, ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Men’s Basketball breaks three-game losing streak against UTA

January 21, 2024 by Daniel Curd

The Wildcats won their most recent game against the University of Texas at Arlington Mustangs, 78-67, on Saturday at Moody Coliseum. The game marked the first win after a three-game losing streak. The team competes against Utah Tech at 7 p.m. on Thursday. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Pickleball Club hosts 24-hour tournament with games, prizes and Santa meet-and-greet

December 4, 2023 by Daniel Curd and Hannah Park

The ACU Pickleball Club served up a unique event with their 24-hour Pickleball Tournament. From 3 p.m. on Friday to 3 p.m. on Saturday, participants engaged in matches across various brackets.  The club offered hot cocoa, pizza and Insomnia Cookies to guests who attended. Santa made a special appearance for photos and the top of every hour brought ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Men’s Basketball takes tough loss against SFA in overtime

December 3, 2023 by Daniel Curd

The Men’s Basketball team lost a regular season game against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, 74-79, on Saturday at Moody Coliseum. The Wildcats started off strong in the first half, concluding the first half 32-27; however, the Luberjacks brought the score up to 66-66 at the end of regular regulation. The Wildcats couldn't pick up traction, ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Men’s Basketball sees first loss against Prairie View A&M

November 17, 2023 by Daniel Curd and Sarah Thompson

The Men's Basketball team saw their first loss of the season against the Prairie View A&M Panthers, 74-79, on Tuesday at Moody Coliseum. The Wildcats kept up with the Panthers and ended up 37-35 after the first half; however, they couldn't overpower the strong defense from the Panthers. The team is headed to the US Virgin Islands for the ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Football loses last home game in devastating defeat against Tarleton

November 14, 2023 by Daniel Curd and Ashley Henderson

The football team took on the Tarleton State Texans at Wildcat Stadium on Saturday, losing in an extremely close game with a final score of 30-31. The game was the last conference play of the season in the new United Athletic Conference. The Wildcats are concluded 3-3 in conference and 5-5 overall. The team has one last game of the 2023 season ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Women’s basketball takes first loss of the season against Rice University

November 12, 2023 by Daniel Curd

The Wildcats lost their second home game of the season 58-69 against the Rice University Owls on Thursday evening. Rice scored more each quarter except for the second. The team faces off against Angelo State University at home next Thursday at 11 a.m.. ... [Read More…]

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