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New name added to renovated Crutcher Scott Field

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Crutcher Scott Field is close to being subject to a major stadium transformation that will be operational for the Wildcats’ first home game. With that has come some brand-new signage. Two weeks ago, the words “Bullock Brothers Ballpark” was placed above the press box at the "Crutch," although the official name will not change just yet. The new ... [Read More…]

Wildcats open season on the road with eyes set on WAC title

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After a season that ended one win shy of a conference title and a chance at an NCAA Div. I regional tournament berth, the Wildcats are preparing for another long season. Head Coach Rick McCarty said that although the season came back around quickly, he is excited about what the 2025 team can accomplish. "It always seems to sneak up on us a ... [Read More…]

CBS dean to step down after 13 years

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Dr. Ken Cukrowski, longtime dean of the College of Biblical Studies, will step down at the end of the academic year. Cukrowski, who has led the college for 13 years, will return to a full-time teaching role at the Graduate School of Theology. "My greatest joys have been advocating for you and seeing you flourish," Cukrowski wrote in a letter to ... [Read More…]

Beltway Park’s McQueen to give up lead pastor role

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For many ACU students, Beltway Park Church is a home away from home, and now that home is undergoing renovations. David McQueen, who has led the church for more than two decades as Beltway's lead pastor, will hand the role of lead pastor to the church's teaching pastor. Geoffrey Turner will become lead pastor, while McQueen’s new title will ... [Read More…]

‘Keep your head up’ through slow start for women’s tennis

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The beginning of the women's tennis season began with some unexpected adversity early on in the season. While dealing with injuries and sickness, the team is now 0-3 on the year. This season began with matches against New Mexico State, Texas Tech and SMU. All of these games in which Head Coach Bryan Rainwater said was a part of his plan to get ... [Read More…]

‘Epic’ shot lands sophomore $500

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The men's basketball team may have come up short in the second half Saturday night, but one student walked away a winner in a second chance $500 half-court putt.  Malachi Baird, a sophomore graphic design major from Marshall, came to the ACU basketball game to see his friend sing the national anthem that night. However, he arrived too late to ... [Read More…]

Wildcats snap losing streak with conference win over Tarleton

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A 19-0 run spanning portions of both halves propelled the Wildcats into the victory column for the first time in over a month, beating Tarleton State 67-56 on Thursday night. Head Coach Brette Tanner said his message to the team before the game was simple: “Deserve success.” For the Wildcats, this was reflected in their energy and effort, as ... [Read More…]

Baseball’s Crutch races to meet construction deadline

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While construction continues on Crutcher Scott Field, the university's plans remain the same: play the first Wildcat home ballgame on Feb. 21. Still, the aggressive timeline presents its challenges, university officials said, as this project broke ground just three days after the conclusion of last season, making it a short eight-month full ... [Read More…]

Wildcats overcome halftime deficit for second road victory

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ACU improved to 6-3 with a 78-70 win over New Mexico State in a nonconference matchup Wednesday night at the Pan American Center. The Wildcats' second-half surge secured their second road win of the season. It was a rocky start for the Wildcats. They struggled early, trailing 30-27 at halftime as the Aggies’ Robert Carpenter, who scored 13 ... [Read More…]

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