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Gallery: Cross country claims first and second place in annual Niamadu Classic

September 9, 2026 by Leslie Carrigan and Daniel Rhodes Leave a Comment

The ACU cross country team began their season on Friday night at the Niamadu Classic in Abilene. The women's team came in first for the 4K race securing the top four spots with sophomore Saylor Stevenson coming in first. The men's team came in second for the 6K behind Western Texas College. The Wildcats will continue their season on Friday in Fort ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Volleyball drops match against Cal State Bakersfield

August 31, 2026 by Daniel Rhodes Leave a Comment

ACU Volleyball faced defeat against Cal State Bakersfield 3-1. ACU lost the first two sets as well as the fourth set, but won the third set with a final score of 25-22. Maddie Finnegan, junior outside hitter from Spokane, Washington, led the team in points scored with 13. The team will travel to the Fertitta Center to take on the University of ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: ACU soccer ties 0-0 with the University Houston at home

August 28, 2026 by Daniel Rhodes Leave a Comment

ACU soccer played against the University of Houston at Elmer Gray Stadium on Thursday and tied 0-0. The Wildcats played strong defense against UH's offense and blocked each of their 20 shots on goal. The teams went back and forth the entire game, trading the advantage and stopping each other from scoring a point. The team plays again on Sunday at 1 ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Opening Assembly officially starts 121st academic session

August 25, 2026 by Joshua Varner and Daniel Rhodes Leave a Comment

The Opening Assembly of the 121st academic session marked the beginning of a new year for Wildcats on campus. The annual Parade of Flags showcased the countries and states represented by students, faculty and staff on campus. The Grand Chorus and the Big Purple Marching Band led the assembly in worship and sang the alma mater, "Oh, Dear Christian ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Students compete in annual Mentor Group Olympics

August 21, 2026 by Joshua Varner and Daniel Rhodes Leave a Comment

First-year students competed in the annual Mentor Group Olympics, on Thursday, building camaraderie with their Cornerstone groups. The events included flag tag, dodgeball, nine square and other team events. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Goodbye Blessing encourages new students and families

August 19, 2026 by Joshua Varner and Daniel Rhodes Leave a Comment

The 2026 Goodbye Blessing welcomed the newest class of students and their families to ACU. Dr. Tamara Long, Dr. Phil Schubert and Mark Barneche spoke over the freshman class as they begin a new chapter in Abilene. After singing "The Lord Bless You and Keep You" to close, students and families said their goodbyes before the rest of Wildcat Week. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: New students arrive to begin Wildcat Week

August 18, 2026 by Joshua Varner and Daniel Rhodes Leave a Comment

Today, Wildcat Week began with the moving in of the class of 2030. The incoming freshmen and their families were greeted by Residence Life staff who guided them through the check-in process. Wildcat Week mentor group leaders alongside other student, faculty and staff volunteers moved boxes and appliances into each of the residence halls for the ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Softball falls in final home series against CBU

April 29, 2026 by Daniel Rhodes

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

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

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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