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Gallery: Softball falls in final home series against CBU

April 29, 2026 by Daniel Rhodes Leave a Comment

Softball dropped its weekend series to California Baptist at Poly Wells Field, falling in all three games. The Wildcats were swept in Friday’s doubleheader, 13-0 and 10-3, before closing the series with a 10-0 loss Saturday in a run-rule-shortened game. California Baptist used big innings throughout the weekend, including a seven-run third inning ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Baseball wins 2-1 home series over UT Arlington

April 29, 2026 by Daniel Rhodes Leave a Comment

Baseball secured a series win over UT Arlington, going 2-1 across three games this weekend at Crutcher Scott Field at Bullock Brothers Ballpark. The Wildcats fell 11-6 in Friday’s opener before bouncing back with a 9-8 extra-inning walk-off win Saturday and a 14-4 run-rule victory Sunday to close the series. The team will travel to Sacramento State ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Volleyball caps spring season with home matches

April 22, 2026 by Daniel Curd and Daniel Rhodes Leave a Comment

Volleyball wrapped up its spring season with matches against UTPB and Texas Tech on Saturday, finishing the day 6-2. The Wildcats went 4-0 against UTPB and split 2-2 with Texas Tech at home. ACU opened its spring slate on March 21 and closed out the season with its final two matchups. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Sing Song 2026 celebrates 70th year with multiple sweep performances

March 31, 2026 by Daniel Curd, Naya Pacheco and Daniel Rhodes Leave a Comment

Sing Song 2026 filled Moody Coliseum as sorority, fraternity and mixed voice class acts took the stage with high-energy performances during the 70th annual production. This year’s themes ranged from the Lorax and parrots to a George Washington-inspired act, with Gamma Sigma Phi, Ko Jo Kai and the mixed class winning overall. Each performance ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Baseball suffers defeat against Incarnate Word 9-8

March 19, 2026 by Daniel Rhodes Leave a Comment

Baseball suffered its sixth home loss of the season against Incarnate Word. The Wildcats had a 4-1 lead as they headed into the fifth inning, with both teams scoring 4 runs in the fifth inning. The Incarnate Word Cardinals scored 3 runs in the eighth inning to tie the game and send it into three extra innings. The Wildcats are set to face the ... [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: Students celebrate Black History Month at AFRAM Festival

March 3, 2026 by Daniel Rhodes Leave a Comment

The Black Student Union and the Office of Intercultural Engagement and Belonging hosted the AFRAM Festival on Friday in the Campus Mall. The event celebrated Black History Month and Black culture through poetry, singing, praise songs and dancing. Attendees enjoyed food, fellowship, live performances and a photo booth. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Women’s tennis defeats Sam Houston after loss to North Texas

February 24, 2026 by Daniel Rhodes Leave a Comment

Women’s tennis split its weekend matches at the Judi and Cecil Eager Pavilion, falling 6-1 to North Texas on Friday before defeating Sam Houston 4-1 on Saturday. The Wildcats secured the doubles point against Sam Houston and earned three singles victories to clinch the match. The team will travel to New Mexico for a matchup Saturday at 10 a.m. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Men’s basketball rallies past Tarleton State 73-59

February 16, 2026 by Daniel Rhodes Leave a Comment

Men’s basketball defeated Tarleton State 73-59 on Saturday at Moody Coliseum, closing the game on a 33-9 run in the final nine minutes. Ma’Shy Hill’s free throws gave ACU the lead with 3:20 remaining, and back-to-back 3-pointers from Cbo Newton and Bradyn Hubbard extended the advantage. The win secured the season series for the Wildcats, who will ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Men’s tennis goes 3–0 in weekend home series

February 8, 2026 by Daniel Rhodes Leave a Comment

The men's tennis team hosted a three-match home series over the weekend, taking on Tyler Junior College, Trinity University, and Lubbock Christian. The team opened the series with a 4–2 win over Tyler Junior College, followed by a 4–1 victory against Trinity and closed out the weekend with a 5-1 win against Lubbock Christian, bringing their overall ... [Read More…]

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acuoptimist The Optimist @acuoptimist ·
22 Apr

NEWS: Students can now vote for the 2026 Mr. ACU and Miss ACU. The link to vote can be found through an email sent out by the Student Government Association.

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Sing Song 2026 Awards Class Division:

Overall Award:
1. Mixed
2. Seniors
3. Freshman White

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