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Gallery: Baseball unable to hold early lead against Dallas Baptist

April 30, 2026 by Naya Pacheco Leave a Comment

Baseball fell to Dallas Baptist University 16-4 on Tuesday at Crutcher Scott Field. The Wildcats started the first inning strong by bringing in three runs, scoring three runs behind a two-run single from JT Thompson and an RBI single from Brady Ladusau. ACU held Dallas Baptist scoreless through four innings before the Patriots used a seven-run ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Softball falls to UNT in home game

April 16, 2026 by Naya Pacheco Leave a Comment

Softball fell to the University of North Texas 9-7 on Wednesday at Poly Wells Field. The two teams faced a weather delay that pushed the game time back an additional hour and a half. The Wildcats scored in the second, sixth and seventh innings to bring their total to seven runs. Kyana Lipardo hit a triple in the bottom of the seventh inning, ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Softball falls to Texas Tech during sold out game

March 31, 2026 by Naya Pacheco Leave a Comment

Softball fell to No. 2 Texas Tech 9-1 on Tuesday at Poly Wells Field, highlighted by a pair of double plays and strong defensive moments in front of more than 800 fans. The Wildcats held the Red Raiders scoreless across three innings and turned multiple double plays in a game for the first time this season. Jadyn Dawson, freshman infielder from ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Sing Song 2026 celebrates 70th year with multiple sweep performances

March 31, 2026 by Daniel Curd, Naya Pacheco and Daniel Rhodes Leave a Comment

Sing Song 2026 filled Moody Coliseum as sorority, fraternity and mixed voice class acts took the stage with high-energy performances during the 70th annual production. This year’s themes ranged from the Lorax and parrots to a George Washington-inspired act, with Gamma Sigma Phi, Ko Jo Kai and the mixed class winning overall. Each performance ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Softball loses series to UT Arlington, 1-2

March 24, 2026 by Naya Pacheco Leave a Comment

Softball hosted a three-game series against UT Arlington at Poly Wells Field, finishing 2-1. Freshman Ciana Arguijo hit her first collegiate home run in the final game against UTA, securing a win for the Wildcats. The team will face Texas Tech at Poly Wells Field on Tuesday. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Women’s golf wins 2nd annual West Texas Classic

March 3, 2026 by Daniel Curd and Naya Pacheco Leave a Comment

Women's golf hosted the West Texas Classic on Monday and Tuesday at Abilene Country Club. The Wildcats won the team title with a 29-over finish, placing ahead of Bowling Green and Northern Colorado. Ryann Honea led ACU with a tie for fourth-place at 4-over, while Maddi Kamas and Marissa Loya tied for 10th at 8-over. The Wildcats will continue their ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Softball falls to New Mexico in 1-2 home series

February 24, 2026 by Naya Pacheco Leave a Comment

Softball hosted a three-game series at Poly Wells Field, finishing 1-2. The Wildcats opened the series with a 7-6 win before dropping the final two games 13-7 and 9-1. The team will look to rebound in its next matchup on the road for the Jeannine McHaney Memorial Classic at Texas Tech, starting on Thursday. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Women’s basketball holds off Tarleton in 68–65 home win

February 5, 2026 by Naya Pacheco Leave a Comment

The Wildcats hosted Tarleton State at Moody Coliseum on Tuesday, earning a 68–65 win in a close conference matchup. Payton Hull led ACU with 27 points, including eight in the fourth quarter, while Erin Woodson added 10 points and five rebounds. The win brings ACU to 16–6 overall and 7–2 in WAC play, and keeps the Wildcats undefeated at home this ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Men’s basketball falls to Southern Utah in close matchup

February 1, 2026 by Naya Pacheco Leave a Comment

Men’s basketball hosted Southern Utah at Moody Coliseum on Saturday, falling 79–76 in a conference matchup. Rich Smith led ACU with 18 points and five assists, while Cbo Newton added 17 points. The loss brings ACU to 10–11 overall and 2–6 in WAC play. The Wildcats head to California for a 7 p.m. tipoff on Saturday. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Smith ties Division I career high as ACU falls to CBU

January 21, 2026 by Naya Pacheco Leave a Comment

Men's basketball hosted California Baptist at Moody Coliseum on Thursday, falling 74–58 in a conference matchup. Rich Smith led ACU with 22 points and six assists, tying his Division I career high in scoring. Bradyn Hubbard added five points to surpass 600 in his ACU career, while Joseph Scott reached the 100-point mark in his first season with the ... [Read More…]

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NEWS: Students can now vote for the 2026 Mr. ACU and Miss ACU. The link to vote can be found through an email sent out by the Student Government Association.

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Sing Song 2026 Awards Class Division:

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