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Men’s basketball season ends in Las Vegas

March 20, 2025 by Hayden DeLand

The men’s basketball season has come to an end in Las Vegas after losing in the first round of the Western Athletic Conference tournament 69-63 to Seattle University. With the 2024-2025 season concluded it marks Head Coach Brette Tanner’s fourth season at the helm for the Wildcats. The loss to Seattle U gave the Wildcats their 16th loss of the ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats take down GCU, Madden shines in final home game

March 10, 2025 by Hayden DeLand

In the final game of the regular season the Wildcats defeated the Grand Canyon University Antelopes 82-81 in an overtime thriller in Moody Coliseum. The win improves ACU’s record to 16-15 on the season and 8-8 in Western Athletic Conference games, and it is the Wildcats’ seventh win in their last nine games. ACU led for the majority of the ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats fall to Utah Valley in hard-fought matchup

March 7, 2025 by Hayden DeLand

The Wildcats lost to the Utah Valley University Wolverines 73-60 on Thursday, leaving them 15-15 on the season and 7-8 in Western Athletic Conference games. Leonardo Bettiol, junior forward from Roncade, Italy, was the leading scorer for ACU with 20 points and eight rebounds. Bettiol had 13 in the first half contributing to nearly half of the ... [Read More…]

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International Food and Fashion Festival celebrates different cultures

March 7, 2025 by Hayden DeLand

ACU's international student association hosted the International Food and Fashion Festival on Saturday to celebrate different cultures on campus. Students from different cultural backgrounds organize this festival, during which students can bring their food and traditions and celebrate them with each other. ISA partners with other cultural ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats lose in Stephenville, look to rebound in Arlington

February 28, 2025 by Hayden DeLand

After winning five straight games the Wildcats' streak came to a halt in Stephenville where they lost to the Tarleton State University Texans 67-52. The loss puts the Wildcats at 14-14 on the season and 6-7 in Western Athletic Conference play, dropping to the fifth spot in the WAC standings after entering the game in fourth.  A poor offensive ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats continue hot streak, win fourth straight

February 21, 2025 by Hayden DeLand

The men’s basketball team defeated the Southern Utah Thunderbirds 75-59 to win its fourth straight game to improve to 13-13 on the season and 5-6 in Western Athletic Conference play. After a shaky first half when they only scored 25 points, the Wildcats came out in the second half with a high-powered offensive approach, scoring 50 points in the ... [Read More…]

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Men’s basketball continue win streak at home

February 14, 2025 by Hayden DeLand

The Wildcats defeated the Seattle University Redhawks 75-59 to win their third straight game, improving their record to 12-13 on the season and 4-6 in Western Athletic Conference play. With the win, ACU has now won four of its last six games and is sixth in the WAC standings. ACU’s leading scorer was Quion Williams, junior guard from ... [Read More…]

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University launches new scholarship software platform

February 11, 2025 by Hayden DeLand

ACU has adopted a new scholarship software platform for the 2025-26 academic year to simplify the application process for students and improve efficiency in awarding scholarships and communication with donors. Previously the university used the software platform, AwardSpring, which has similar features to the new platform, Awarded. Students will ... [Read More…]

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Men’s basketball raises money for charity through shoe auction

February 11, 2025 by Hayden DeLand

The men's basketball program auctioned off five pairs of custom shoes to raise nearly $6,000 in support of cancer awareness charities. This brought the total amount raised to over $30,000 through four years. Head Coach Brette Tanner personally matched every winning bid up to $1,000 to further the impact of the fundraiser. Every year the men’s ... [Read More…]

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Madden returns as starter, Wildcats snap losing streak

February 7, 2025 by Hayden DeLand

The men’s basketball team ended its two-game losing streak on Thursday with an 86-72 win over the Utah Tech Trailblazers after a week long break. With Thursday’s victory the Wildcats secured their tenth win of the season to move to 10-13 for the season and 2-6 in Western Athletic Conference play. The Wildcat’s leading scorer was Hunter Jack ... [Read More…]

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Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process this weekend.Originally scheduled for last week, the start was delayed due to winter weather that brought snow and ice to campus. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete tasks assigned by their officers.To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #greeklife 📸: Daniel Curdacuoptimist.com/2026/02/gallery-clubs-begin-new-member-orientation-after-weather-delay/?fbclid=PA... ... See MoreSee Less

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