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Gallery: Annual Homecoming parade brings alumni back to campus

October 23, 2024 by Daniel Curd and Sarah Thompson

The annual Homecoming parade started off game day with excitement and tradition on Saturday morning. Various sororities, fraternities, and campus organizations showcased their creative floats while handing out candy to excited children. This year's winners are as follows: Fraternities 1st – Gamma Sigma Phi 2nd – Trojans ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Football defeats Eastern Kentucky Colonels in Homecoming victory

October 22, 2024 by Ashley Henderson

The Wildcats defeated the Eastern Kentucky Colonels in their Homecoming matchup at Wildcat Stadium on Saturday. Two players, receiver Blayne Taylor and defensive back Izaiah Kelley were honored with the UAC Player of the Week award. The team will have an open week before returning home on Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. to play their final regular season game. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Soccer ties against Southern Utah in the seventh tie of the season

October 20, 2024 by Steven Infante

Women’s Soccer went up against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds on Thursday night, managing to hold on to a 1-1 tie. The team is set to face off against Tarleton State at Stephenville on Saturday at 7 p.m.. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Homecoming Carnival features local businesses and student entrepreneurs

October 19, 2024 by Sarah Thompson

Friday's Homecoming Carnival showcased local businesses like the Abilene Axe Company and Bahama Bucks, along with members of the Griggs Center's Founders Club. Small businesses like Elegant Thread, Izz's Pup Shop and Purple Outfitters put their marketing skills into practice. Additionally, the Carnival had an array of inflatable obstacle courses, ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Oh, how the stages have turned; Freaky Friday set for performances during Homecoming

October 17, 2024 by Daniel Curd

The Department of Theatre is bringing the classic body-swap comedy "Freaky Friday" to the stage for this year's homecoming musical. With performances scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and a matinee show on Sunday at 2 p.m., the production promises an exciting twist on the Disney story. The musical follows the chaotic and ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Volleyball falls short to UT-Arlington

October 15, 2024 by Hannah Park

The women’s volleyball team suffered their first defeat at Moody Coliseum on Saturday, losing 3-0 against the UT-Arlington Mavericks. The Wildcats lost the first set 28-26, and then lost the second and third sets 25-15 and 25-19, respectively. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Softball takes on Odessa College in scrimmage match

October 14, 2024 by Steven Infante

The women's softball team faced off against Odessa College in a scrimmage match on Saturday. The Wildcats managed to pull off a victory, although the last two innings of this nine-inning game were situational. The inning started with players on 1st and 3rd with no outs. The team is set to face off in another home game on Tuesday against Western ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Football gains victory against 5th ranked Central Arkansas

October 7, 2024 by Daniel Curd and Hannah Park

The Wildcats team took on the University of Central Arkansas Bears at Wildcat Stadium on Saturday, ending with a final score of 41-34. The team now stands 4-2 overall, after winning their game last week against Utah Tech. The team will travel to North Alabama for their next game on Saturday at 6 p.m., with Homecoming following the week after. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Volleyball gains first win in conference play against California Baptist

October 5, 2024 by Daniel Curd

The Wildcats secured their first Western Athletic Conference victory on Thursday, defeating the California Baptist Lancers 3-2. The Wildcats claimed the first two sets of the match, 25-20 and 30-28, before the Lancers answered by winning the third and fourth sets, 25-20 and 25-23, with ACU bringing it home with the final set, 15-11. The team will ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Wildcats suffer defeat to Seattle Redhawks in conference opener

September 30, 2024 by Hannah Park

The women's soccer team began their regularly scheduled conference play on Saturday night against the Seattle University Redhawks but fell short with a 3-1 loss, putting them at 2-3-6 for the season. The Wildcats will travel to Grand Canyon University for their next match on Thursday at 8 p.m.. ... [Read More…]

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