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Gallery: Men’s tennis goes 3–0 in weekend home series

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The men's tennis team hosted a three-match home series over the weekend, taking on Tyler Junior College, Trinity University, and Lubbock Christian. The team opened the series with a 4–2 win over Tyler Junior College, followed by a 4–1 victory against Trinity and closed out the weekend with a 5-1 win against Lubbock Christian, bringing their overall ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Men’s basketball drops home matchup to Utah Tech

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The Wildcats played Utah Tech on January 29, losing 76–70. The game featured the first-ever Battle of the Res Halls, where students from Bullock, Edwards, and Smith-Adams competed in attendance for a chance to win a trophy and an exclusive food giveaway awarded to the winning hall at the end of the season. The Wildcats will have another chance to ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Women’s basketball holds off Tarleton in 68–65 home win

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The Wildcats hosted Tarleton State at Moody Coliseum on Tuesday, earning a 68–65 win in a close conference matchup. Payton Hull led ACU with 27 points, including eight in the fourth quarter, while Erin Woodson added 10 points and five rebounds. The win brings ACU to 16–6 overall and 7–2 in WAC play, and keeps the Wildcats undefeated at home this ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Clubs begin new member orientation after weather delay

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Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process. 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 ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Students make the most of the storm with sleds and snowball fights

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Snow began falling across Abilene on Friday night and continued through the weekend, leaving campus blanketed in white by Sunday. In response to the winter weather, the university canceled classes Monday and extended the closure through at least Tuesday. Students and community members took advantage of the snow with sleds, snowball fights and ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Smith ties Division I career high as ACU falls to CBU

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Men's basketball hosted California Baptist at Moody Coliseum on Thursday, falling 74–58 in a conference matchup. Rich Smith led ACU with 22 points and six assists, tying his Division I career high in scoring. Bradyn Hubbard added five points to surpass 600 in his ACU career, while Joseph Scott reached the 100-point mark in his first season with the ... [Read More…]

Gallery: 24-hour musical returns with ‘Bye Bye Birdie’

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ACU’s Alpha Psi Omega chapter returned to the stage with another 24-hour musical challenge, this time presenting Bye Bye Birdie. The classic production follows rock-and-roll heartthrob Conrad Birdie as he prepares to leave for the Army, prompting a media frenzy and chaos in the small town of Sweet Apple, Ohio. This year’s performance supported ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Abilene community gathers for Martin Luther King Jr. Day march

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  The Abilene community gathered at the Woodson Center for Excellence, embracing the cold to honor Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday. Attendees peacefully walked the streets of Abilene after sharing donuts and gathering in prayer, asking for unity and justice for all people. ... [Read More…]

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