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Gallery: Baseball loses 2-1 to CBU in three-day tournament

April 6, 2026 by Callie Brimberry Leave a Comment

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…]

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Gallery: Softball falls to Texas Tech during sold out game

March 31, 2026 by Naya Pacheco Leave a Comment

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…]

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Gallery: Sing Song 2026 celebrates 70th year with multiple sweep performances

March 31, 2026 by Daniel Curd, Naya Pacheco and Daniel Rhodes Leave a Comment

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…]

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Gallery: Softball loses series to UT Arlington, 1-2

March 24, 2026 by Naya Pacheco Leave a Comment

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…]

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Gallery: Track and field claims five wins at annual Wes Kittley Invitational

March 24, 2026 by Callie Brimberry Leave a Comment

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…]

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Gallery: Volleyball faces UTSA while raising funds for global service trip

March 24, 2026 by Optimist Staff Leave a Comment

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…]

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Gallery: Baseball suffers defeat against Incarnate Word 9-8

March 19, 2026 by Daniel Rhodes Leave a Comment

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…]

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Gallery: Students celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at CAB event

March 18, 2026 by Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

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…]

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Gallery: Football holds pro day for Wildcat graduates, Big Country players

March 17, 2026 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

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…]

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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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Sing Song 2026 Awards Class Division:

Overall Award:
1. Mixed
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3. Freshman White

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Sing Song 2026 Awards Women’s Division:

Overall Award:
1. Ko Jo Kai
2. Sigma Theta Chi
3. Tri Kappa Gamma

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