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Football starts season 0-2 despite bright spots against Texas Tech

September 6, 2026 by Josiah Wonnell Leave a Comment

Quarterback Will Hammond and Texas Tech combined for 471 yards of offense in a 33-10 win over Abilene Christian on Saturday in Lubbock. The game opened Texas Tech's 2026 season as the Red Raiders look to build on last year's College Football Playoff appearance. Abilene Christian entered as a heavy underdog against the No. 12 team in the ... [Read More…]

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Six countries, one foundation

September 4, 2026 by Makayla Clayton Leave a Comment

Five times. That is how many times Salam Abdelmassih read through the Bible in nine months while attending a School of Biblical Studies in Hawaii. The freshman finance major said the experience gave him more than a deeper knowledge of Scripture. It gave him a foundation for understanding his faith and helped shape the direction he wants his life ... [Read More…]

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Police log: Multiple students found under the influence of alcohol

September 4, 2026 by Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

8/26/2026 1740 hrs. Medical, Practice Fields                                                                                                             ACUPD responded to a heat-related injury at the practice fields. An athlete was treated for a heat-related injury. 8/27/2026 2300 hrs. Alcohol Incident, Morris Hall                               ... [Read More…]

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Students begin campaigning for SGA class representatives

September 4, 2026 by Amelie Aquino Leave a Comment

The Student Government Association is starting up this fall with campaigning for class representatives. SGA held interest meetings on Aug. 25-27 and 31, and students interested in being a class representative have begun petitioning by collecting signatures from their respective class. Each class has four different positions available: president, ... [Read More…]

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A long way from an old basketball

September 2, 2026 by Callie Leverett Leave a Comment

The first time Nia Leslie played soccer was with a basketball.  Thirteen years ago in Haiti, 9-year-old Nia was orphaned. She recalled kicking an old basketball around the orphanage yard.  “But mind you . . . I was like this big,” said Nia, holding her hands close together to show how thin she was. “Skin and bones.”  She remembered getting ... [Read More…]

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Women’s tennis makes historic finish in WAC tournament

May 1, 2026 by Carter Calvin

History was made for the women’s tennis team this season as the Wildcats advanced further than ever in the WAC tournament, finishing as the runner-up after a dominant semifinal win.  The team's run was highlighted by a 4-0 sweep over Utah Tech, securing a spot in the championship match and marking a milestone moment for the program. While the ... [Read More…]

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Softball loses eighth straight, moves on to must-win series vs Utah Tech

May 1, 2026 by Hayden DeLand

Softball lost its eighth consecutive game after being swept in a conference series for the second time this season against the California Baptist Lancers on Friday and Saturday. With the series loss, ACU now sits at 6-39 on the season and 3-12 in conference play, putting them last in the Western Athletic Conference. In a doubleheader on ... [Read More…]

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Intramurals build community beyond the classroom

April 30, 2026 by Callie Leverett

As May rolled in and finals week crept closer, students hurried to finish the last set of assignments and prepare for exams, but even amid the whirl of academics, many students still made time for one thing: intramural sports.  Currently, on the north side of campus, just west of Elmer Gray Stadium, lie the intramural fields, where students ... [Read More…]

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Police log: Student reports laundry theft in Dillard

April 30, 2026 by Ashley Henderson

4/24/2026 1500 hrs. Burglary of Motor Vehicle, Edwards Hall Lot An unknown suspect took property from an unlocked vehicle parked in Edwards Hall Lot. A report for BMV was taken.  4/22/2026 1500 hrs.  Theft, Dillard Hall A student reported someone stealing their laundry from the laundry room in Dillard Hall. The person was contacted and ... [Read More…]

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Struggling bullpen costs Wildcats in run-rule loss to Dallas Baptist

April 29, 2026 by Zion Webb

A game that started all ACU ended all DBU as the Wildcats’ early 3-0 lead was ultimately stumped, losing in a 16-4 run-rule to Dallas Baptist Tuesday night at the Crutch. The big storyline of the game was pitching. Collin Adams, junior left-hander from Lebanon, Tennessee, opened the game and went two shutout innings for the Wildcats. Baron ... [Read More…]

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