The Men's Basketball team saw their first loss of the season against the Prairie View A&M Panthers, 74-79, on Tuesday at Moody Coliseum. The Wildcats kept up with the Panthers and ended up 37-35 after the first half; however, they couldn't overpower the strong defense from the Panthers. The team is headed to the US Virgin Islands for the ... [Read More…]
Gallery: ISA’s Ethnos event embraces the diverse cultures of the ACU community
This year's annual Ethnos show took place over Friday and Saturday nights at the Boone Family Theatre. Organized by the International Student Association, the theme Ethnos this year was "Echoes," and showcased 16 different acts led by various student organizations and local Abilene groups. The night ended with Global Worship's performance of "Echo" ... [Read More…]
Gallery: ICA celebrates annual Diwali event
The Indian Culture Association held its annual Diwali celebration Saturday night at Hunter Welcome Center. The event consisted of authentic Indian cuisine, giveaways, choreographed dance, Indian music, and an open dance floor. This year's Diwali also included a 360 photo booth and a Henna station from Henna Creations By Tasha. The celebration was ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Homecoming Parade provides a warm welcome back for alumni
The annual homecoming parade kicked off the game day festivities on Saturday morning. Sororities, Fraternities and other on-campus groups designed colorful floats and passed out candy to children, creating new memories for alumni and their families. ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Matilda welcomes alumni during Homecoming Weekend
ACU Theatre welcomed alumni by hosting the Homecoming Musical, Matilda, this weekend. This was the first musical at the newly renovated Boone Family Theatre after the extensive renovations, which caused last year's musical to be hosted at the Abilene Convention Center. The department brought to life the beloved characters and storyline of the ... [Read More…]
Gallery: MSA hosts WorldWide Witness Launch Party
ACU's MSA Missions Week hosts a WorldWide Witness Launch Party in the Campus Mall. This year's launch party included refreshments, information tables, recreational games, and mission trip scholarship applications. Directors and MSA Student Officers collaborated to inform students about missions through the success of the launch party. ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Women’s Tennis hosts ACU Invite Tournament
The Women's Tennis team hosted a five-team tournament from Friday to Sunday at the Eager Tennis Pavilion. Teams from Texas Tech, Tarleton State, New Mexico State and Texas-San Antonio visited for the three-day event to compete in singles and doubles matches. The Wildcats walked away with six wins on Friday, five wins on Saturday and four wins on ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Students celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Entra a La Plaza
The student-run Hispanos Unidos club put together its annual Entra a La Plaza to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Attendees were able to experience authentic Hispanic traditions like traditional Hispanic food, dancing with live music, a petting zoo, and offered selections from local businesses like Mary's Paleteria. Bidi Bidi Banda made a special ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Women’s Soccer takes victory over Prairie View A&M
The women's soccer team defeated Prairie View A&M 6-0 on Thursday. Multiple players contributed to the high-scoring game. Chayse Thorn and Amelia Leggett scored two goals each. In addition, Taylor Denn and Peyton Hill scored a goal each. The team will face off against Oklahoma State on Sunday. ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Football sees first victory of the season against Northern Colorado
The football team defeated the University of Northern Colorado 31-1 in home opener at Wildcat Stadium on Thursday evening. The game marks the second season for head coach Keith Patterson under ACU. The Wildcats are now 1-0 overall and prepare to face off against Prairie View A&M on Sept. 9 at Panther Stadium. ... [Read More…]