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Softball drops series at home to Utah Valley

April 2, 2024 by Sammantha Gutierrez

ACU (12-20, 4-7) dropped its three-game series to Utah Valley (12-17, 6-3), ending the weekend with back-to-back losses. After dominating the first game 10-2, the Wildcats lost momentum and fell to the Wolverines 4-5 and 2-5. In game one of Fridays double-header, the Wildcats were able to plate one run in the first but the Wolverines would ... [Read More…]

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Women’s basketball defeats Tarleton State in final game of home stand

January 19, 2024 by Sammantha Gutierrez

Abilene Christian maintained momentum Thursday night to defeat Tarleton State 73-51 in their final home game for a while. The Wildcats’ quick start to the game was a key factor in their win. Head coach Julie Goodenough credits the starters for the fast advantage against the Texans.  In the game's first three minutes, ACU put up three ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats rally for a much needed win against California Baptist

November 3, 2023 by Sammantha Gutierrez

Abilene Christian rallied for a much-needed WAC volleyball victory over California Baptist. ACU won 17-25, 22-25, 25-19, 25-19, 16-14. After losing the first two sets, ACU fell behind early in the third, 3-0. The Wildcats went on a 14-3 run from there, making four kills from Ashli Edmiston in that rally. The Lancers got as close as two ... [Read More…]

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Get involved with intramurals

November 2, 2023 by Sammantha Gutierrez

Are you a college freshman having trouble finding community? Participating in intramurals is a good way for students to stay active and build relationships. According to an honors research paper, written and researched by a student at Grand Valley State University, participating in intramurals physically and socially makes you feel ... [Read More…]

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ACU sweeps Seattle University in WAC opener

September 23, 2023 by Sammantha Gutierrez

The Wildcats (6-7) opened their Western Athletic Conference season Thursday night with a sweep versus the Seattle University Redhawks (5-7). Rallying from down 17-13, the Redhawks forced a fight in extra volleys in the first set before ACU’s Ashli Edmiston got a kill and Chloe Karn and Braden Bossier got a block to take the first set ... [Read More…]

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Soccer shuts out Prairie View A&M

September 18, 2023 by Sammantha Gutierrez

The Wildcats (5-3-1) shut out Prairie View A&M (0-6) Thursday night 6-0 with junior forward Chayse Thorn and sophmore forward Amelia Leggett scoring two apiece, and sophmore mid-fielder Taylor Denn and sophmore forward Peyton Hill each scoring one.  Eight minutes into the first half, Thorn got the Wildcats on the board with an unassisted ... [Read More…]

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New five-year strategic plan implemented across athletics

August 23, 2023 by Sammantha Gutierrez

After over a year of development, The Department of  Athletics shaped its goals and its methods of achieving them in a new five-year strategic plan. Zack Lassiter, vice president of athletics, said the department wanted to dive another level deeper into itself. The plan was developed with input from student-athletes, staff and coaches. Lassiter ... [Read More…]

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Pom squad host tryouts for 2023-24 school year

April 13, 2023 by Sammantha Gutierrez

The ACU Pom Squad is hosting tryouts for the 2023-24 school year April 29. The pom squad has experienced a huge shift throughout the 2022-23 season. This is the first year the team has been fully funded by the university.  “We absolutely love and appreciate it and it has just been a blessing,” Esther Joseph, pom squad captain, ... [Read More…]

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Swing Cats to celebrate 20 years on campus

April 12, 2023 by Sammantha Gutierrez

ACU Swing Cats is holding their 20th Anniversary dance April 29 at the Elks Art Center in Downtown Abilene.  Swing Cats was the first dance club on campus, chartered in 2003 after 25 students responded to an interest group meeting organized by Dr. Cole Bennett, founder and current on-campus sponsor.  The 20's style dance group was given ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats welcome back Salas to campus as new soccer head coach

March 23, 2023 by Sammantha Gutierrez

Stephen Salas, former women’s soccer associate head coach, has returned to Abilene Christian University to lead the women’s soccer program as head coach. Salas began his role as head coach on campus Jan. 4. ACU Athletics announced the change in women’s soccer leadership in October 2022, and announced Salas’ return to the women’s soccer program ... [Read More…]

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