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

December 13, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

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…]

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

December 10, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

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…]

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

December 9, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

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…]

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Men’s basketball faces NMSU before road trip

December 5, 2025 by Hayden DeLand Leave a Comment

After winning its last two games to improve to 6-3 on the season, the men’s basketball team will face a former Western Athletic Conference opponent in New Mexico State University on Saturday. The Aggies currently have a record of 6-1. ACU has faced NMSU eight times previously, with the most recent meeting happening last year in New Mexico, where ... [Read More…]

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

December 4, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

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…]

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Wildcats roll through Lamar at home, advance to round two in FCS Playoffs

November 30, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

The Wildcats are moving on to the second round of the FCS playoffs after a 38-20 victory over Lamar University on Saturday.  The victory took place at Wildcat Stadium for the second consecutive season, after the Wildcats defeated the University of Northern Arizona in Round One of the 2024 playoffs.  Stone Earle, senior quarterback from Fort ... [Read More…]

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

November 28, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

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…]

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

November 24, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

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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Volleyball bests UTA, moves to second round of WAC Tournament

November 21, 2025 by Lindsey Blasingame Leave a Comment

In another five-set thriller, the Wildcats outlasted the Mavericks from the University of Texas-Arlington in the first round of the Western Athletic Conference Tournament.  This is the team’s first WAC tournament victory and is the first tournament victory in any conference since 2017. Head Coach Ijeoma Moronu Alstrup has led the team to 13 wins ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats ‘fight for six more,’ battle UCA in regular-season finale

November 21, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

With just one game to go in the 2025 regular season, the Wildcats' path to the FCS playoffs is simple: win and they’re in.  In a season with a new offensive coordinator and an almost entirely new offensive personnel, the Wildcats have put themselves in the driver’s seat. The team’s only loss in United Athletic Conference play came to Southern ... [Read More…]

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NEWS: Students can officially opt out of Wildcat Access program for the spring 2026 semester. The opt out period will run from today through Nov. 23.

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