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Golf earns fifth-place finish in first tournament of spring

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After finishing the fall season in South Carolina with ten teams in Golfstats top-100 rankings, the golf team began its spring action with a fifth-place finish at the James S. Litz Memorial Tournament in San Antonio. The field was comprised of 13 teams, and included Southland Conference opponents Incarnate Word and New Orleans and the No. 1 NAIA ... [Read More…]

Mason hits six threes in rout of Northwestern State

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After losing the top spot with a loss to Central Arkansas, despite a career-high 33 points from senior Suzzy Dimba, the Wildcats rebounded in a big way with a 79-57 win over Northwestern State. The Wildcats jumped out from the start of this one as they finished the first quarter with a 25-11 lead and increased it to a 45-26 lead at the break. ... [Read More…]

Wildcats fall to fourth, prepare for double-header against Northwestern State

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The Wildcats headed to Conway, Ark on Wednesday to play against the University of Central Arkansas in a game that determined who would hold the top spot in the conference, but the women fell 80-70. The Sugar Bears (18-4, 10-2) took a half-game lead in the standings with the win as the ACU (15-8, 9-2) fell to fourth. ACU had an 83-76 win over UCA ... [Read More…]

Identity Crisis: Is Christian service and leadership still the priority?

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The first line of the mission and vision statement of ACU reads, "Our mission is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world." One of the ways ACU has been able to foster Christian leadership and service in students over the past several decades is through intentional living and Christ-centered community. Some ... [Read More…]

Men travel to Lubbock, as women host in town rival

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Men's and women's tennis returns to action this weekend, as the men take on Big-12 opponent Texas Tech while the women host its rival from down the way in Hardin-Simmons and Southern Nazarene University. The men are coming of their spring home opener where they took on Trinity University and Tyler Junior College. The Wildcats started out strong ... [Read More…]

Football adds 17 with 2017 recruiting class

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Despite a six-week recruiting process, shortened by the turnover and hiring of new coaches, first-year head coach Adam Dorrel and his staff unveiled a 2017 recruiting class which included 16 high school signees and one JUCO transfer. "It has been a whirlwind," Dorrel said. "Its been a lot of fun, learning and meeting new people. I can't say ... [Read More…]

Sheehy posts perfect weekend as men’s and women’s teams continue spring competition

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Sophomore Josh Sheehy posted a perfect 4-0 weekend at the No. 1 single's spot, as the men's tennis team improved to 7-4 this spring after a 3-1 performance on its trip across the Midwest. The team started the weekend with two wins in Dayton, Ohio, against Wright State, 6-1, and Dayton University, 4-3. The Wildcats then traveled to Kentucky to ... [Read More…]

Debuting Dorrel: Getting to know ACU’s newest head coach

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On Dec. 16, Adam Dorrel was hoisting the Div II national championship trophy with Northwest Missouri State as snow whipped around them. Three days later, Dorrel was welcomed as the 20th head football coach in Abilene Christian University's long history. Now the winningest active football coach at the collegiate level is settling in nicely in ... [Read More…]

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