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Patterson signs three-season extension with eyes set on national championship

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After leading the Wildcats to back-to-back United Athletic Conference championships, Head Football Coach Keith Patterson has agreed to a contract extension, good through the 2029 season.  In his four years at the helm of the program, the team has gone 30-20 overall while winning its first two FCS playoff games. The Wildcats have also won eight ... [Read More…]

Women’s basketball hosts inaugural Christmas Classic, battles Montana, Buffalo as WAC play nears

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With just three games to go before the beginning of Western Athletic Conference play, the women’s basketball team will play back-to-back days as it hosts the inaugural ACU Christmas Classic in Moody Coliseum. The tournament will feature the Wildcats and three other teams, with each team playing two games. The Wildcats will face the University of ... [Read More…]

Star defensive back Tyson Williams ‘bets on himself,’ enters transfer portal

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After three seasons in the purple and white, star defensive back Tyson Williams will enter the transfer portal with one year of eligibility left. “I love ACU and the coaches that have been there with me through my years,” Williams said. “I just want to take a bet on myself because I’ve got one year left. I just want to go up and play at the FBS ... [Read More…]

Golf to host ‘fantasy land’ Intercollegiate tournament in Fall 2026

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In the fall of 2026, the golf teams will host the inaugural ACU Intercollegiate at Halbert National Golf Course in Granbury.  ACU Athletics, HNS Sports Group and Golf Channel announced on Dec. 3 that the debut of the tournament will take place on Oct. 19-21 at the newly opened course. Founded by David D. Halbert  ('78) and designed by renowned ... [Read More…]

Wildcats fall 41-34 to SFA in round two of FCS Playoffs

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The Wildcats' season came to a close on Saturday with a 41-34 loss to Stephen F. Austin State University in the second round of the FCS Playoffs. The loss ended the Wildcats' five-game winning streak, dating back to Nov. 1. The team clinched its second consecutive United Athletic Conference title before winning a first-round playoff game over Lamar ... [Read More…]

Football enters round two rematch against SFA playing with ‘big time confidence’

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As the team continues its run at an FCS Championship, the Wildcats will head to Nacogdoches for a round two battle with the Lumberjacks of Stephen F. Austin University.  The Wildcats beat the Lumberjacks in the second week of the season. Since that game, SFA has gone a perfect 10-0, earning itself the Southland Conference title and first-round ... [Read More…]

Wildcats have what it takes to make FCS playoff run

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With their second consecutive FCS playoff berth, the Wildcat football team is equipped, motivated and ready to make a run at the championship.  After making the playoffs in 2024, the Wildcats won their first-round matchup against the University of Northern Arizona by a score of 24-0 before losing to the eventual FCS Champion North Dakota State ... [Read More…]

Wildcats bring FCS football back to the Big Country for second straight year

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For the second time in two years, the Wildcats will host a first round FCS Playoff game. After a commanding 24-0 victory over the University of Northern Arizona in 2024, the team will host Lamar University on Saturday.  The Cardinals enter the round one contest having lost their final two games of the season and ending Southland Conference play ... [Read More…]

Wildcats blow out UCA with ‘killer mindset,’ host second straight FCS playoff game

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The Wildcats clinched their second consecutive United Athletic Conference Championship on Saturday with a win over the University of Central Arkansas.  With several scenarios for the team to secure the automatic qualifier in the FCS playoffs, the Wildcats made it simple by dominating the Bears on their way to a 49-28 victory.  The Cats ... [Read More…]

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