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Gallery: Wildcats clinch playoff spot with victory over Utah Tech

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The Wildcats defeated the Utah Tech Trailblazers 74-62 on Saturday, sealing a spot in the WAC Tournament. The team managed to outscore the Trailblazers in every quarter except in fourth. The Wildcats have two more games against Seattle University and Utah Valley before the WAC Tournament starting on Wednesday, March 13. ... [Read More…]

Gallery: ISA invites students to experience international foods at annual food festival

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The International Student Association hosted its annual International Food Festival on Saturday at Hillcrest Church of Christ. Guests had the ability to try food from many different cultures around the world. From savory delights to sweet treats, the festival showcased cross-culture foods from Japan, Ghana, Hawaii, Argentina and more. ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Baseball finishes weekend with series win

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The Wildcats won their home series against the University of Pennsylvania Quakers, going 3-1 with their last game on Sunday. This was their second home matchup following their loss against Oklahoma State. The team won the first, second, and fourth games with scores of 4-3, 10-4, 9-3; however, fell in their third match ending 2-7. The team is set to ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Men’s Basketball obtains win against WAC top seed, GCU

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The Wildcats won their game on Saturday afternoon against the Grand Canyon University Antelopes with a final score of 79-73. The game makes a three-way tie in WAC rankings with CBU and SFA with standings of 7-9. The Wildcats will face off against Southern Utah on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.. ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Men’s Basketball breaks into WAC top 8 with victorious game against CBU

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The Wildcats maintained a steady lead over California Baptist Lancers throughout their game on Thursday until they reached their victory. ACU finished the first half of the game with a comfortable lead at 33-25 points. Although the Lancers scored two more points in the second half than the Wildcats at 40-38, it was not enough to claim the victory ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Theatre slashes box office with winter play, “Musical Comedy Murders of 1940”

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ACU Theatre is set to debut its winter play "Musical Comedy Murders of 1940," running from Thursday to Saturday at 7 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m.. Set against the backdrop of a secluded mansion in the midst of a snowstorm, this comedy is filled with suspense and hilarity. Tickets are available online or by calling 325-674-278. ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Baseball kicks off season with 3-1 victory over NIU

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The Wildcats had their first home opener against the Northern Illinois University Huskies, going 3-1 with their last game on Sunday. The Wildcats won the first three games with scores of 16-6 (7 innings), 12-2 (8 innings), 10-4, but couldn't make a full sweep and lost the Sunday match 7-14. The team will head to Globe Life Park on Wednesday to take ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Women’s Basketball suffers a fourth quarter loss against SFA

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The women's basketball team faced a setback against their game with the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, ending with a final score of 83-89. The Wildcats finished the third quarter up with a score of 68-62; however, SFA was able to score 34 points in the final quarter. The team faces off against California Baptist on Thursday at 6 p.m. in Riverside, ... [Read More…]

Gallery: Women’s Basketball continues home winning streak against Utah Valley

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The Wildcats won their regular season matchup against the Utah Valley University Wolverines 66-53 on Saturday afternoon. The team ended first quarter strong with a total of 17-4 and kept that momentum throughout the game.  The team faces off against UTRGV at home on Thursday at 6 p.m.. ... [Read More…]

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