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Gallery: MBB defeats former conference foe New Mexico State

December 12, 2025 by Callie Brimberry Leave a Comment

The energy continues in Moody Coliseum as the Wildcats stand undefeated at home 5-0, pursuing past New Mexico State on Saturday afternoon, winning 77-69. The Wildcats now shift their focus to the road, heading to Tucson, Arizona, for a matchup against the University of Arizona on Dec. 16. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Football defeats Lamar in first round of FCS playoffs

December 3, 2025 by Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

The Wildcats beat Lamar University 38-20 on Saturday at Wildcat Stadium in the first round of the FCS playoffs. Javon Gipson, redshirt senior wide receiver from Richmond, recorded two touchdowns and nine receptions for 164 yards. The win marked ACU’s sixth at home this season, completing an undefeated home slate. The Wildcats will travel to ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Indian Culture Association hosts annual Golden Gala

November 24, 2025 by Callie Brimberry Leave a Comment

  The Indian Culture Association hosted its annual Golden Gala on Saturday at Hillcrest Church. Students, faculty and ICA members gathered to celebrate Indian culture with Bollywood dancing, henna art and traditional dishes. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Volleyball wraps up season after WAC Semifinals

November 23, 2025 by Callie Brimberry Leave a Comment

The women's volleyball team hosted the Western Athletic Conference Tournament at Moody Coliseum Thursday through Saturday. The Wildcats advanced to the semifinals before falling to Utah Valley 3-0. The team concluded their season with a 13-17 overall record and a 6-7 mark at home. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Volleyball closes regular season with 3–2 loss to Utah Valley

November 19, 2025 by Steven Infante Leave a Comment

The Wildcats fell to Utah Valley 3–2 on Saturday afternoon at Moody Coliseum in their regular season finale. Aubrey Beaver led ACU with 20 kills and two aces. The Wildcats outpaced the Wolverines in total kills and posted a .255 hitting percentage. ACU will begin play in the WAC Tournament on Thursday, Nov. 20, at Moody Coliseum. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Students celebrate global culture at Ethnos Frequencies

November 19, 2025 by Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

This year’s annual Ethnos show took place Friday and Saturday nights at the Boone Family Theatre. Organized by the International Student Association, the theme for Ethnos was “Frequencies,” which highlighted diverse acts performed by student groups and local Abilene organizations. The show closed with a multilingual worship set by Global Worship, ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Men’s basketball moves to 3–0 with win over Southwestern Adventist

November 12, 2025 by Callie Brimberry Leave a Comment

The men’s basketball team defeated Southwestern Adventist University 104–63 on Tuesday afternoon in a Salute to Service game for Veterans Day. Free tickets were provided to veterans, active duty service members, reserves, dependents, and first responders. The Wildcats improved to 3–0 to start the season for the first time since 2020–21. The team ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Football wraps up home season with Senior Day win over Utah Tech

November 11, 2025 by Ashley Henderson and Callie Brimberry Leave a Comment

The Wildcats defeated Utah Tech 31–10 on Saturday afternoon at Wildcat Stadium. The defense recorded four interceptions, returning two for touchdowns. E.J. Wilson rushed for 96 yards and a touchdown. The win moved ACU to 6–4 overall and 5–1 in United Athletic Conference play. ACU completed an undefeated home season and will play its final two ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Moody Madness opens basketball season with win over Omaha

November 10, 2025 by Steven Infante Leave a Comment

Men's basketball hosted the University of Nebraska-Omaha at Moody Coliseum on Thursday, earning a 73–71 win. The victory moves ACU to 2–0 on the season. Bradyn Hubbard led the Wildcats with 26 points, seven rebounds and four assists. The team will close its three-game homestand against Southwestern Adventist at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Campus lights up for Litmas festivities

November 10, 2025 by Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

The Student Government Association hosted its annual Litmas celebration Sunday night, bringing students and community members to the Campus Mall for an evening of festive activities, food and live music. This year’s tree lighting illuminated the area with twinkling lights as the celebration began. Attendees decorated Christmas ornaments, sipped hot ... [Read More…]

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REMINDER: The Texas voter registration deadline is on Monday for primary elections. Students can register in Abilene or at home.

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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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Check out this wider view of the snow on campus from our drone shots over the weekend!Wednesday classes will move to remote instruction, and offices will remain closed.🎥: Daniel Curd #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #winterstorm ... See MoreSee Less

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