Students and members of the Abilene community gathered around the red carpet during the 22nd annual FilmFest 2026, hosted by The Learning Studio at The Paramount Theatre on Friday. A variety of short films created by ACU students played on the big screen and were considered for awards in 13 categories. The 2026 FilmFest award winners are: Best ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Baseball loses 2-1 to CBU in three-day tournament
Baseball played California Baptist University April 2-4 at Crutcher Scott Field at Bullock Brothers Ballpark. The team lost 2 of the 3 games over the three days before the Easter holiday. Saturday’s game hosted a postgame Easter egg hunt for kids in the stands. Next, the Wildcats will host Texas Christian University at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Softball falls to Texas Tech during sold out game
Softball fell to No. 2 Texas Tech 9-1 on Tuesday at Poly Wells Field, highlighted by a pair of double plays and strong defensive moments in front of more than 800 fans. The Wildcats held the Red Raiders scoreless across three innings and turned multiple double plays in a game for the first time this season. Jadyn Dawson, freshman infielder from ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Sing Song 2026 celebrates 70th year with multiple sweep performances
Sing Song 2026 filled Moody Coliseum as sorority, fraternity and mixed voice class acts took the stage with high-energy performances during the 70th annual production. This year’s themes ranged from the Lorax and parrots to a George Washington-inspired act, with Gamma Sigma Phi, Ko Jo Kai and the mixed class winning overall. Each performance ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Softball loses series to UT Arlington, 1-2
Softball hosted a three-game series against UT Arlington at Poly Wells Field, finishing 2-1. Freshman Ciana Arguijo hit her first collegiate home run in the final game against UTA, securing a win for the Wildcats. The team will face Texas Tech at Poly Wells Field on Tuesday. ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Track and field claims five wins at annual Wes Kittley Invitational
Track and field hosted the Wes Kittley Invitational at Elmer Gray Stadium last Friday and Saturday. The Wildcats took home five first-place finishes and several personal-best performances. The meet honored ACU’s seniors before the team heads to Lubbock for the Masked Rider Invitational at Texas Tech on March 27-28. ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Volleyball faces UTSA while raising funds for global service trip
Sam Gassaway for The Optimist, Waco — Volleyball faced UTSA during its spring exhibition slate, using the matchup as part of a broader effort to support the program’s upcoming global service trip. The Wildcats are raising funds for their summer trip to Sweden, Denmark and Germany, combining competition with a cause as they prepare for the 2026 ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Baseball suffers defeat against Incarnate Word 9-8
Baseball suffered its sixth home loss of the season against Incarnate Word. The Wildcats had a 4-1 lead as they headed into the fifth inning, with both teams scoring 4 runs in the fifth inning. The Incarnate Word Cardinals scored 3 runs in the eighth inning to tie the game and send it into three extra innings. The Wildcats are set to face the ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Students celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at CAB event
CAB hosted a St. Patrick’s Day event at 7 p.m. in the Campus Center basement, offering students an evening of games, music and food. Luke Powell, sophomore communication major from Abilene, performed live music while attendees played games and enjoyed wings from Buffalo Wild Wings, a variety of sodas and a dirty soda bar. ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Football holds pro day for Wildcat graduates, Big Country players
Football hosted a pro day for its recent graduates to showcase their skills on Monday, ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. Several ACU players, including Will Shaffer, Kaghen Roach and Stone Earle, were joined by two Hardin-Simmons and two UT Permian Basin athletes for workouts on the field and in the weight room. Scouts from the Kansas City Chiefs, New ... [Read More…]