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Wildcats conclude non-conference slate with 82-44 victory

December 29, 2020 by Owen Simpson

ACU jumped out to a 21-0 lead against Dallas Christian Tuesday night, dominating in its final non-conference game of the season. "I was appreciative of the start we had. You look back to Howard Payne and McMurry games, we didn't get off to good starts like that," head coach Joe Golding said. "I thought they were locked in and ready to ... [Read More…]

ACUPD Chief Ellison leaving university after 20 years

December 24, 2020 by Alyssa High

ACUPD Chief Jimmy Ellison has accepted the position of Chief of Police for Mont Belvieu Police Department, ending his long tenure at ACU. In addition to 20 years of service, Chief Ellison is proud of the relationships he has built within the ACU and Abilene communities. "Abilene really grew on us over the last 20 years. When we moved from ... [Read More…]

Pleasant ties career-high 20 points against Hardin-Simmons

December 16, 2020 by Owen Simpson

Junior forward Joe Pleasant led the Wildcats to their seventh victory on the season with 20 points in a 95-73 victory over Hardin-Simmons Wednesday night. "I had some struggles early on the season, and I just really keep working behind the scenes," Pleasant said. "I just have to keep working and trusting my coaches and teammates." ACU (7-1) ... [Read More…]

ACU bounces back in blowout win against UT Tyler

December 16, 2020 by Carrie Johnston

Following its first loss of the season, ACU returned home to Abilene and dominated against Div. II UT Tyler, 81-26. The game got off to a quick start, with the Wildcats' starting five creating a quick lead early in the game. ACU closed off the first quarter with a 14-0 run, allowing them to take control for the rest of the game. This is ... [Read More…]

Freshman spring retention expected to be slightly lower than usual

December 15, 2020 by Dillon Daniel

The freshmen class is expecting a lower-than-normal retention rate entering the spring semester. “We are preparing for a dip in retention as we did going into this year," Tamara Long, vice president for enrollment and student life, said. "I think the financial implications for some families along with the unknowns are going to become a ... [Read More…]

ACU suffers first loss of the season versus No. 10 TAMU Aggies

December 14, 2020 by Carrie Johnston

After starting the season with a five-game win streak, ACU suffered its first loss of the season to No. 10 Texas A&M, 77-59. "We talked about what a huge challenge it was to be to play Texas A&M but one we were really looking forward to," said head coach Julie Goodenough. "But we did not fully understand what the challenge would look ... [Read More…]

Wildcats score 54 second-half points in blowout win

December 12, 2020 by Owen Simpson

ACU outscored McMurry by 32 points in the second half, grabbing its sixth win of the season Saturday. "There's no question what this team's identity is," said head coach Joe Golding. "It's on the defensive end of the floor. We didn't do that in the first half, but I thought our guys did a good job responding in the second half." The Wildcats ... [Read More…]

Adams’ double-double leads Wildcats over Mary-Hardin Baylor

December 12, 2020 by Carrie Johnston

ACU dominated the paint at home and remained undefeated with a win Thursday against Div. III Mary-Hardin Baylor, 95-49. Though the Wildcats had some early troubles with scoring and defense, they started to get on a roll and find their groove. ACU (5-0) took control in the second quarter, outscoring the Crusaders by 19 points. From there, the ... [Read More…]

ACU falls short of historic upset against No. 17 Texas Tech, 51-44

December 9, 2020 by Owen Simpson

The Wildcats led 36-35 with just under seven minutes to play, challenging No. 17 Texas Tech at home Wednesday night. The Red Raiders would inevitably grab their fifth win of the season, but it was a much more challenging matchup than most anticipated. "They believe in being aggressive," head coach Chris Beard said. "They didn't say, 'Hey, ... [Read More…]

ACU receives $1.3 million grant for student assistance programs

December 7, 2020 by Dillon Daniel

The university received a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Federal TRIO Programs to fund its Student Support Service Project for the first time in five years. In a news release sent by Wendy Kilmer, director of communications and media relations, on Oct. 16, it was announced that the grant will span a five-year period ... [Read More…]