ACU's basketball programs made history this season by appearing in both men's and women's NCAA Div. I Tournaments, but for the university, March Madness was more than just a prestigious tournament. Director of athletics Allen Ward said although both teams were knocked out of the tournament in the first round, making it to Jacksonville and Waco ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Women fall to Baylor 95-38 to close out season
The women's basketball team closed out its season falling to the Baylor Lady Bears 95-38. Junior center Lexi Kirgan led the team scoring 10 points, followed by junior guard Breanna Wright and freshman guard Madi Miller with 8 and 6 points, respectively. They end their season 23-10 overall, improving from last season's 16-14. ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Men conclude season in first round of NCAA tournament
The men's basketball team took on Kentucky in its first-ever NCAA tournament game Thursday evening, and fell 79-44. Despite the loss, head coach Joe Golding said ACU basketball will see more success in the future. “It’s the second year we’ve been eligible for postseason play,” Golding said “I’m glad our university can experience this. It’s ... [Read More…]
Wildcats end historic season against Kentucky in NCAA Tournament
The men's basketball team finally got its first taste of March Madness Thursday evening in Jacksonville against Kentucky, and fell to the No. 2 seed 79-44 to cap off a historic season. Senior forward Hayden Farquhar said the experience was amazing and Kentucky was a tough team to face. "It was really awesome," Farquhar said. "To go out there ... [Read More…]
‘Cats, Kentucky meet the media on day before Madness begins
The Wildcats woke up Wednesday morning realizing they were one day away from playing their first-ever game in the NCAA Div. I tournament against No. 2 seed Kentucky. The men's basketball team started the day talking to the media from around the country. Seniors Jaylen Franklin, Jaren Lewis and Hayden Farquhar were the selected players who spoke ... [Read More…]
Men’s basketball claims first Southland tournament title with win over UNO
The Wildcats captured their first-ever Southland Conference postseason title with a 77-60 win over New Orleans Saturday evening and will also advance to the NCAA Div. I tournament for the first time in school history. With the win, the Wildcats move to 27-6 overall which ties the school record of wins in a season set by the 1979-80 ... [Read More…]
Wildcats slip by Lions, reach championship in tournament debut
In their first trip to the Southland postseason tournament, the Wildcats defeated Southeastern Louisiana 69-66 Friday evening to reach the championship game. Junior guard Payten Ricks played a big role in ACU's win scoring 21 points including five three-pointers. With 1:30 left to go in the game, Ricks hit a shot from beyond the arc that put his ... [Read More…]
God-given talent: Weast produces ‘bops’ for Spotify, Apple Music
If you asked him where he would be at this point in his life, middle-school Weston wouldn't say making music. Weston Weast grew up mocking the way artists on the radio would sing. "I pulled it off in a way where I kind of sounded good doing it," said Weston, a junior music major from Oklahoma City. Though he only took piano lessons, ... [Read More…]
Alumna donates swing to honor late husband
The white swing that popped up near the Campus Center after Sing Song was donated by Lauryn Lewis Hines and her family to honor the legacy of her late husband, Kris Hines. The two met through mutual friends at a church in Dallas and married at the beginning of 2014, and less than a year-and-a-half later, Kris was diagnosed with cancer. For two ... [Read More…]
Gallery: CSSA honors tradition with Chinese New Year celebration
The Chinese Students and Scholars Association hosted a Chinese New Year celebration on Monday in the Hunter Welcome Center. The event featured many authentic types of Chinese food, as well as speakers and activities. ... [Read More…]
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