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Gallery: Baseball rallies past Stephen F. Austin in 20–10 comeback

March 8, 2026 by Daniel Rhodes and Callie Brimberry Leave a Comment

Baseball earned a 20–10 comeback win over Stephen F. Austin on Wednesday at Crutcher Scott Field at Bullock Brothers Ballpark. The Wildcats trailed 10–1 entering the bottom of the fifth inning before scoring the game’s final 19 runs to secure the run-rule victory. Diego Cardenas led ACU with nine RBIs, tying the program record, while Zandt Payne ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Women’s basketball earns 250th Division I win over Utah Valley

March 4, 2026 by Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

Women’s basketball defeated Utah Valley 58–57 on Saturday at Moody Coliseum, earning the program’s 250th win in the Division I era. Breanna Davis secured the victory with a go-ahead layup with 14 seconds remaining, scoring four points in the final 45 seconds. Aimee Flippen added a career-best 10 points, while Payton Hull finished with 11 points in ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Women’s golf wins 2nd annual West Texas Classic

March 3, 2026 by Daniel Curd and Naya Pacheco Leave a Comment

Women's golf hosted the West Texas Classic on Monday and Tuesday at Abilene Country Club. The Wildcats won the team title with a 29-over finish, placing ahead of Bowling Green and Northern Colorado. Ryann Honea led ACU with a tie for fourth-place at 4-over, while Maddi Kamas and Marissa Loya tied for 10th at 8-over. The Wildcats will continue their ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Women’s basketball earns back-to-back wins at Moody Coliseum

March 3, 2026 by Callie Brimberry Leave a Comment

Women’s basketball defeated Utah Tech 76-66 on Thursday at Moody Coliseum. Erin Woodson, junior guard from Richmond, Virginia, recorded a double-double with a career-high 14 rebounds and 23 points. The Wildcats also defeated Utah Valley 58-57 on Saturday and will play California Baptist on March 5. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Students celebrate Black History Month at AFRAM Festival

March 3, 2026 by Daniel Rhodes Leave a Comment

The Black Student Union and the Office of Intercultural Engagement and Belonging hosted the AFRAM Festival on Friday in the Campus Mall. The event celebrated Black History Month and Black culture through poetry, singing, praise songs and dancing. Attendees enjoyed food, fellowship, live performances and a photo booth. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Black Student Union hosts Hair and Fashion Pageant Show

February 24, 2026 by Callie Brimberry Leave a Comment

The Black Student Union hosted a Hair and Fashion Pageant Show at the Hunter Welcome Center on Saturday. Students walked the runway to showcase fashionable outfits, styled hair and cultural pride. Participants answered a series of questions and displayed a variety of talents as they competed to be crowned Mr. and Ms. BSU. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Women’s tennis defeats Sam Houston after loss to North Texas

February 24, 2026 by Daniel Rhodes Leave a Comment

Women’s tennis split its weekend matches at the Judi and Cecil Eager Pavilion, falling 6-1 to North Texas on Friday before defeating Sam Houston 4-1 on Saturday. The Wildcats secured the doubles point against Sam Houston and earned three singles victories to clinch the match. The team will travel to New Mexico for a matchup Saturday at 10 a.m. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Softball falls to New Mexico in 1-2 home series

February 24, 2026 by Naya Pacheco Leave a Comment

Softball hosted a three-game series at Poly Wells Field, finishing 1-2. The Wildcats opened the series with a 7-6 win before dropping the final two games 13-7 and 9-1. The team will look to rebound in its next matchup on the road for the Jeannine McHaney Memorial Classic at Texas Tech, starting on Thursday. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Baseball opens season at home against St. Thomas

February 16, 2026 by Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

Baseball opened the season with four home games against St. Thomas at Crutcher Scott Field at Bullock Brothers Ballpark this weekend. The Wildcats won the opener 7-1 on Friday, split Saturday’s doubleheader with a 6-5 victory and an 11-10 loss in 10 innings, and closed the series with a 13-2 run-rule win Sunday. The team will travel to Dallas ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Men’s basketball rallies past Tarleton State 73-59

February 16, 2026 by Daniel Rhodes Leave a Comment

Men’s basketball defeated Tarleton State 73-59 on Saturday at Moody Coliseum, closing the game on a 33-9 run in the final nine minutes. Ma’Shy Hill’s free throws gave ACU the lead with 3:20 remaining, and back-to-back 3-pointers from Cbo Newton and Bradyn Hubbard extended the advantage. The win secured the season series for the Wildcats, who will ... [Read More…]

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