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Gallery: Black Student Union hosts Hair and Fashion Pageant Show

February 24, 2026 by Callie Brimberry

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

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

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

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

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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Gallery: Softball drops home opener to South Dakota State

February 13, 2026 by Callie Brimberry

Softball dropped its home-opening doubleheader to South Dakota State 12-3 and 8-5 on Wednesday at Poly Wells Field. The losses came in ACU’s first games at home this season. The Wildcats will travel to Austin to compete in the Bevo Classic, beginning with a matchup against No. 2 Texas on Thursday. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Wildcats defeat UT Arlington 67-63 in ESPNU broadcast

February 13, 2026 by Daniel Curd

Men’s basketball defeated UT Arlington 67-63 on Thursday at Moody Coliseum in a game broadcast on ESPNU. The matchup marked the first time the ESPN family of networks televised a game in Abilene. Bradyn Hubbard led the Wildcats with 21 points, while Yaniel Rivera added 13 and Cbo Newton scored nine. ACU improved to 11-13 overall and 3-8 in WAC play ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Women’s basketball pink out game ends in 74-71 loss to CBU

February 10, 2026 by Callie Brimberry

Women’s basketball lost to California Baptist 74-71 on Saturday at Moody Coliseum. During the “Hoops for Hope” game, players wore pink jerseys, the spirit squad sported pink pom-poms and pink shirts were given to the first 100 students to honor those who have fought cancer. The Wildcats will play next at UT Arlington on Feb. 12. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Women’s tennis falls to McNeese State 4-0

February 10, 2026 by Daniel Curd

Women’s tennis fell to McNeese State 4-0 on Monday at the Judi and Cecil Eager Tennis Pavilion. Masha Vrsalovic and Maria Cascos secured a win at the No. 1 doubles position, but McNeese claimed the remaining doubles point and three singles matches in straight sets to clinch the team victory. Several other singles matches were in third sets before ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Students gather across campus to watch Super Bowl LX

February 8, 2026 by Daniel Curd

Students gathered across campus Sunday afternoon to watch Super Bowl LX as the New England Patriots faced the Seattle Seahawks. Residence halls hosted watch parties with food and friends filling lounges and lobbies, while another crowd gathered in the Bean for a campuswide viewing. ... [Read More…]

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