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Wildcat Stadium watch party to offer food, prizes and t-shirts

March 17, 2021 by Owen Simpson

The university is hosting a watch party at Wildcat Stadium for the men's basketball NCAA Tournament matchup against the Texas Longhorns Saturday night. The gates are expected to open at 7:30 p.m. for anyone wanting to attend, and tip-off is scheduled at 8:50 p.m. Games, prizes and food will be provided. "There will be some social media giveaways ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats claim Southland Conference Tournament Championship

March 14, 2021 by Owen Simpson and Tavian Miles

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Wildcats dominate Nicholls in Southland Conference Championship, 79-45

March 14, 2021 by Owen Simpson

The Wildcats clinched their second-consecutive Southland Conference Tournament title with a 79-45 blowout win against Nicholls to clinch an automatic bid in the NCAA Tournament. "I'm really proud of our guys," said head coach Joe Golding. "I think we came down here for 80 minutes and guarded well. This group has been special from the start, and ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats claw past the Cardinals in the conference semifinal

March 13, 2021 by Owen Simpson

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Kohl, Wildcats advance to conference championship with win over Lamar

March 13, 2021 by Owen Simpson

The Wildcats advanced to the Southland Conference Tournament Championship Friday night after a 93-71 win against the Lamar Cardinals. ACU (22-4, 13-2 SLC) led throughout the entirety of the game and saw the return of senior guard Coryon Mason and junior forward Clay Gayman who missed previous games due to injury. "I think a big key for us ... [Read More…]

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SGA is bolstering a better campus environment for current, future students

March 7, 2021 by Owen Simpson

The ongoing pandemic has impacted the way students on campus engage, socialize and connect, but SGA has found ways to safely create opportunities during a tumultuous academic year and also improve the campus culture. Before the semester had even started, SGA offered its support for Black and international students amidst a divisive summer full ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats finish season perfect at home, clinch 2-seed in Southland Tournament

March 7, 2021 by Owen Simpson

The Wildcats finished the season undefeated at home for the first time in Div. I history with an 85-60 win over Incarnate Word Saturday. With the win and Sam Houston's loss to Stephen F. Austin, ACU (21-4, 13-2 SLC) clinched a triple-bye and the 2-seed in the Southland Conference Tournament. "I'm so proud of these guys; They're so resilient," ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats overcome 15-point deficit against Lumberjacks, tighten Southland standings

March 4, 2021 by Owen Simpson

The Wildcats trailed by as many as 15 points in the first half, but senior center Kolton Kohl's last-second tip-in shot completed the comeback over Stephen F. Austin, 63-61 Wednesday night. "I thought our guys showed a ton of toughness tonight," said head coach Joe Golding. "When you get in March, it doesn't look pretty at times. We found us ... [Read More…]

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New GATA Fountain in early stages of development

March 1, 2021 by Owen Simpson

The women of GATA and its alumni have been discussing plans with the university to deliver a new GATA Fountain as early as the summer of 2022. "Conversations have gotten more significant over the last couple years as they were leading towards GATA's 100th anniversary," said Kevin Campbell, senior vice president for operations. "A lot of this was ... [Read More…]

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Greek Life expands to freshmen; new member orientation shifts into spring

March 1, 2021 by Owen Simpson and Carrie Johnston

Fraternity and sorority rushing and initiation will move to spring next year, and freshmen will have the option to participate. In addition, the term "pledging" has been replaced with new member orientation, which will now take place every spring semester for all students. For the transition, rushing and new member orientation will occur next ... [Read More…]

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Sing Song 2025 Awards Women’s Division:

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Sing Song 2025 Awards Class Division:

Overall Award:
1. Freshman Purple
2. Freshman White
3. Seniors

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