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Wildcats routed in three-game series against SFA

March 27, 2018 by Trevor Wyatt

The Wildcats, who had looked strong in the last two conference series, struggled to get anything going as they lost all three games against Stephen F. Austin team. In game one of the series, the Wildcats trailed heading into the ninth inning when junior pitcher/outfielder Derek Scott drove in the tying run to make it a 7-7 ballgame. ... [Read More…]

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Melgar tops nation after stellar outing at TCU

March 27, 2018 by Trevor Wyatt

Junior thrower Kayla Melgar has a new stat-line to add to her resume as she picked up two new ACU records in discus and hammer throw, and is now the No.1 discus thrower in the nation. Melgar, who was not even in the top-10 hammer throwers and only ranked fifth in ACU's books in the discus, topped the previous hammer throw record that stood ... [Read More…]

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ACU takes on struggling SFA team after non-conference loss

March 27, 2018 by Trevor Wyatt

ACU looks to win their second conference series as they face Stephen F. Austin in Abilene this weekend, but look to turn the offense around after being two-hit at UTA. Head Coach Britt Bonneau made it clear that although his goal is to win games, the non-conference matchups do more than just pad the stat sheet. "It does give you a chance to ... [Read More…]

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ACU Baseball wins first conference series since 2016, prepares for UTA next

March 20, 2018 by Trevor Wyatt

The ACU baseball team bounced back from an Incarnate Word sweep with two conference victories out of three games against New Orleans last weekend, giving the Wildcats its first Southland series win since 2016. In game one Friday night, ACU freshman outfielder Colton Eager had a breakout game in which he went 4-4. Both starting pitchers put in ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats sweep weekend series, two-hit Dallas Christian

March 8, 2018 by Trevor Wyatt

The Wildcats have been on an absolute tear before the start of conference play, going 10-1 through their first 11 games including a three-game weekend sweep of Mississippi Valley State University last weekend and a two-hit shutout on Wednesday against Dallas Christian. ACU started off the weekend series with MVSU in a rough spot, as the team was ... [Read More…]

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Baseball takes series against Texas Southern, one-hits UTPB

February 28, 2018 by Trevor Wyatt

The Wildcats have been off to a hot start against their opponents at the start of this season, as they took two of three against a struggling Texas Southern team last weekend and followed that with a solid one-hit performance from the pitching staff. ACU entered the series against TSU with a hot hand after sweeping Quinnipiac the previous ... [Read More…]

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Baseball looks to stay hot against Texas Southern

February 27, 2018 by Trevor Wyatt

After a strong performance against Quinnipiac in which the Wildcats picked up a three-game sweep, ACU looks to keep the hot streak going against a struggling Texas Southern University team. ACU had strong performances from both pitching and offense and hopes to take charge against a team that lost its last game 15-3 to Houston Baptist. In all, ... [Read More…]

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ACU sweeps Quinnipiac in first season series

February 19, 2018 by Trevor Wyatt

Baseball is off to the hot start it needed, after a three-game sweep against the Quinnipiac Bobcats. ACU won its games with strong pitching performances and stronger offensive performances. All six players who started every game for the Wildcats hit over .300 for the series and five of those six had at least five hits. All of ACU's starting ... [Read More…]

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Baseball welcomes Bobcats for first pitch of 2018

February 16, 2018 by Trevor Wyatt

The baseball team kicks off its season Friday with a three-game series against Quinnipiac University and is hoping to get off to just as hot a start as they had last year. After being picked to finish tied for 12th in the conference, the Wildcats hope to set the stage against the Bobcats with a decisive series win. Last year, ACU started off hot ... [Read More…]

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Distance Runners propel track through TTU meet and into championship preparation

February 16, 2018 by Trevor Wyatt

The distance runners once again made a name for themselves here at ACU, with numerous awards being handed out at the Texas Tech Shootout. On the women's side, the dynamic twin duo of Allie and Michaela Hackett finished second and third in the 3,000-meter race, and Hannah Marut and Sierra Bennett finished second and third in the 5,000 meter race. ... [Read More…]

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Several ACU students were removed from the seating behind the Utah Valley bench late in the fourth quarter while arguing with UVU fans. After a conversation with ACUPD and other staff members, they were relocated to the stands near the UVU bench on the south baseline.

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Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process this weekend.Originally scheduled for last week, the start was delayed due to winter weather that brought snow and ice to campus. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete tasks assigned by their officers.To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #greeklife 📸: Daniel Curdacuoptimist.com/2026/02/gallery-clubs-begin-new-member-orientation-after-weather-delay/?fbclid=PA... ... See MoreSee Less

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