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ACU Pro Day

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Three former ACU players were a hit during the NFL Pro Day that took place at the Wally Bullington Practice Facility on April 3rd. Aston Whiteside, Neal Tivis and Daryl Richardson were among the seven ACU players to participate. Video/editing by Taylor Langston ... [Read More…]

‘Cats seek chemistry within team

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The bond growing between the women's basketball players is translating success on the court. Senior guard and team captain Shelby Shipley believes this year's team is a mix of different personalities - but they know how to work together. "This year the team chemistry is great," Shipley said. "Everybody is close and we all hang out ... [Read More…]

Budget plan to affect recruiting, scholarships

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Budget cuts threaten to slow down ACU success on the sports field. As the university continues to make cuts campus-wide, the athletic department will have approximately $180,000 cut from its budget. While some departments are losing staff and resources, this department is losing those who have not yet called ACU home because they are losing their ... [Read More…]

Senior tight end Gibbs shines on, off field

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Senior tight end Ben Gibbs said his experiences on the ACU football team go much deeper than just on-field development. "As far as becoming a man, becoming a Christian man, they don't teach you that kind of thing anywhere else," Gibbs said. "Being here at ACU has just been such a blessing. God has opened up so many doors for me." After an ACL ... [Read More…]

Carmichael-Walling lectures to visit campus for 25th time

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The 25th-annual Carmichael-Walling Lectures, conducted by the Graduate School of Theology, will take place Thursday. Dr. Steven Friesen will be the featured speaker. Friesen, professor of Religious Studies and Department Chair at the University of Texas at Austin, will deliver two sessions. The lectures are an opportunity for ACU to bring in ... [Read More…]

Harlem Globetrotters to visit campus

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The Harlem Globetrotters have entertained millions with their outlandish performances and unconventional basketball skills, and the action is coming to ACU on Jan. 24. The Globetrotters will return to Moody Coliseum this January for the first time since their last visit in 2008. ACU administration and students alike are looking forward to ... [Read More…]

Tennis wraps up fall season

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The men's and women's tennis teams wrapped up the fall season with a pair of top-five finishes. The men closed the season at Tyler Junior College and the women finished up at the University of Kansas. Women's doubles pair Emily Conrad and Madelyn Walker finished third out of 16 teams after winning their draw by defeating the Universities of ... [Read More…]

Tennis teams find success at National Championship

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Some of the nation's most elite players took the court last weekend at the ITA National Small College Championships and four of ACU's very own were there to represent the Wildcat Nation. Hans Hach and Julia Mongin each competed in the singles divisions while Hannah Kelley and Micah Hermsdorf paired up to take on the doubles division. The ... [Read More…]

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