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Thank you for the sweet, sweet memories, ACU

May 1, 2019 by Max Preston

I walked through the doors of the Hunter Welcome Center for my first visit at ACU and heard "10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)" by Matt Redman. The warm Christian atmosphere of the campus hit me immediately as I was greeted by my advisors and other staff members. They pointed us to the center of campus and the tour of what would be my home for ... [Read More…]

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March Madness more than just a tournament for university

March 29, 2019 by Max Preston

ACU's basketball programs made history this season by appearing in both men's and women's NCAA Div. I Tournaments, but for the university, March Madness was more than just a prestigious tournament. Director of athletics Allen Ward said although both teams were knocked out of the tournament in the first round, making it to Jacksonville and Waco ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats end historic season against Kentucky in NCAA Tournament

March 21, 2019 by Max Preston

The men's basketball team finally got its first taste of March Madness Thursday evening in Jacksonville against Kentucky, and fell to the No. 2 seed 79-44 to cap off a historic season. Senior forward Hayden Farquhar said the experience was amazing and Kentucky was a tough team to face. "It was really awesome," Farquhar said. "To go out there ... [Read More…]

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‘Cats, Kentucky meet the media on day before Madness begins

March 20, 2019 by Max Preston

The Wildcats woke up Wednesday morning realizing they were one day away from playing their first-ever game in the NCAA Div. I tournament against No. 2 seed Kentucky. The men's basketball team started the day talking to the media from around the country. Seniors Jaylen Franklin, Jaren Lewis and Hayden Farquhar were the selected players who spoke ... [Read More…]

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Men’s basketball claims first Southland tournament title with win over UNO

March 17, 2019 by Max Preston

The Wildcats captured their first-ever Southland Conference postseason title with a 77-60 win over New Orleans Saturday evening and will also advance to the NCAA Div. I tournament for the first time in school history. With the win, the Wildcats move to 27-6 overall which ties the school record of wins in a season set by the 1979-80 ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats slip by Lions, reach championship in tournament debut

March 15, 2019 by Max Preston

In their first trip to the Southland postseason tournament, the Wildcats defeated Southeastern Louisiana 69-66 Friday evening to reach the championship game. Junior guard Payten Ricks played a big role in ACU's win scoring 21 points including five three-pointers. With 1:30 left to go in the game, Ricks hit a shot from beyond the arc that put his ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats axe Lumberjacks, take second seed after UNO loss

March 5, 2019 by Max Preston

The Wildcats got their revenge on Stephen F. Austin in Moody Tuesday evening as they defeated the Lumberjacks 72-58 and claimed the second seed and a two-round bye in the Southland tournament after New Orleans lost to Southeastern Louisiana 81-67 Wednesday night. After the win over SFA, ACU either needed to win Saturday against Incarnate Word or ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats best Bears in second half, tie school record of regular season wins

March 3, 2019 by Max Preston

The Wildcats faced off against Central Arkansas in Conway for their final road game of the season and topped the Bears 67-55 to earn their 23rd win, tying the regular season record set by the 1979-80 team. ACU's victory also earned the team a first-round bye in the Southland tournament which means it will finish no lower than fourth in the ... [Read More…]

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Late surge pushes Wildcats past Islanders to avoid consecutive losses

February 28, 2019 by Max Preston

The men's basketball team faced Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on the road Wednesday evening and outscored them 46-31 in the second half which helped the Wildcats earn a 73-64 victory. ACU's victory pushed itself back into second place of the Southland Conference with an improved record of 11-4 in conference and 22-6 overall. It was also the sixth ... [Read More…]

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Football welcomes back pads, takes field for 2019 spring practices

February 26, 2019 by Max Preston

The football team began its road to the 2019 season as it took the field at Wildcat Stadium Tuesday for spring camp. ACU will look to build off a its first winning season in 2018 since transitioning to Div. I. The Wildcats finished 6-5 overall and 5-4 in conference at the conclusion of last year's campaign. Head coach Adam Dorrel said he's ... [Read More…]

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