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Sema’J Davis and his ‘leaps and bounds’ toward recovery

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Spirits were high for the Davis family as their son Shemar was celebrating a 26-7 homecoming win for the Midland Legacy Rebels over the Belton Tigers. The Davis family went to bed resting easy until 3:30 a.m., when they received a call from Abilene about their older son, Sema’J.  On Oct. 8, 2020, ACU quarterback Sema’J Davis’ life was altered in ... [Read More…]

Wildcats aim to axe ‘Jacks in first of two purple showdowns

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The Wildcats (4-1, 1-0) hit the road once again as they head to Nacogdoches to take on long-time foe, Stephen F. Austin (2-3, 0-0) on Saturday at 6 p.m. at Homer Bryce Stadium. Though both teams reside in the Western Athletic Conference, this first matchup between the Lumberjacks and the Wildcats will not count as a conference game. The two ... [Read More…]

Dobbins fuels second half comeback for ACU’s first WAC win

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The Wildcats (4-1, 1-0) started conference play on a high note, earning their first Western Athletic Conference win of the season on the road against the Utah Tech Trailblazers (1-4, 0-2), 26-10. With its first conference win, plus a 3-1 start to the 2022 season, ACU sits as the top team in the WAC. The win also marked the best start ACU's ... [Read More…]

Sidelined for four seasons, Maverick McIvor returns to football as Wildcats’ top gun

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The sound of fans filled Wildcat Stadium on Sept. 1, a day of new beginnings for ACU football along with a new quarterback in the spotlight. Stepping under the bright lights was a quarterback looking for a new start. One who was anxious, but eager to get back on the gridiron after a career filled with ups-and-downs, hard work and ... [Read More…]

ACU heads to Utah Tech for WAC opener

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Following four non-conference games, ACU (3-1) starts Western Athletic Conference play this Saturday at Utah Tech (1-3).  Prior to the year, ACU was slotted at second out of five in the WAC preseason polls. Utah Tech, formerly known as Dixie State, was predicted to finish fifth. ACU is coming off a 34-7 win over Western New Mexico while the ... [Read More…]

Student organizations celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

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National Hispanic Heritage Month began Sept. 15 with students and organizations celebrating their cultural heritage across campus. Student organizations will celebrate this month with events such as Entra A La Plaza, Chapels with Hispanic speakers and other smaller events including game and movie nights. The upcoming events are as follows: ... [Read More…]

Summit experience to return to campus for fall event

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Summit will return to ACU’s campus for this year’s fall session. The event is geared toward people who serve in a church, whether as a volunteer or a formal minister. It has taken place for over 100 years and this year’s theme is Abide With Me. Summit will begin at lunch on Oct. 13 and wrap up with Praise Day Friday on Oct. 14. The event ... [Read More…]

Wildcats splits start of WAC play with Tarleton

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The Wildcats met Tarleton for the start of Western Athletic Conference play, where it ended in a tie, 1-1. "We just missed a lot of opportunities," head coach Casey Wilson said. "It was similar to the Texas Southern game where we were in and around. We just weren't able to put the ball away." ACU started off the game strong when they scored ... [Read More…]

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