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ACU finally played a complete half. Now it needs two.

October 9, 2026 by Caysson Higgins Leave a Comment

ACU beat West Florida, 35-7, on Saturday, and I’ll say the obvious first. That’s the best this team has looked all year. Second win, first one in conference play, first home win of the season and for about 30 minutes the Wildcats looked like one of the premier teams in the FCS. Then the second half happened, and it felt like some of the things ... [Read More…]

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From Bears to Wildcats: Dillon Williams faces his former team

October 9, 2026 by Alexis Stanley Leave a Comment

After four seasons at Central Arkansas, Dillon Williams, a redshirt defensive back from Southaven, Mississippi, will face his former team on Oct. 10, this time wearing an Abilene Christian uniform. A year ago, Williams took the field against ACU as a member of the Bears. Now, he will line up against his former teammates as a Wildcat. “It is ... [Read More…]

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Football starts October strong, opens UAC play 1-0

October 7, 2026 by Zion Webb Leave a Comment

Wildcat football got its first conference win and home win of the season with a dominant 35-7 win over West Florida on Saturday at Wildcat Stadium. The Wildcats are now 2-4 on the year and a perfect 1-0 in United Athletic Conference play. One highlight for ACU was Tucker Parks, redshirt sophomore quarterback from Spring, who finished with an ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Wildcats top West Florida, 35-7

October 7, 2026 by Daniel Rhodes, Naya Pacheco and Ava Alvarez Leave a Comment

Football defeated West Florida 35-7 in Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium on Saturday, for the team's first home win of the season.  The Wildcats rushed for a total of 194 yards, and two of the five touchdowns came from run plays. The passes were even more successful, as three of the five touchdowns were scored from passes. Their next game takes ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Volleyball beats Little Rock, 3-1

October 7, 2026 by Daniel Rhodes Leave a Comment

Volleyball defeated Little Rock, 3-1, at Moody Coliseum. Aubrey Beaver led the team with 20 kills and six blocks, while Brennan Ramirez led the team in defensive plays with 19 digs. Their next game is against UT Arlington on October eighth, at 6 pm in Moody Coliseum. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: ACU ties Central Arkansas 1-1, holds division lead

October 7, 2026 by Emalee Martinez, Naya Pacheco and Joshua Varner Leave a Comment

On Sunday, the ACU Wildcats played the Central Arkansas Bears, with the match resulting in a 1-1 draw. Central Arkansas scored in the first half, and ACU tied it up in the second half. The ACU Wildcats still lead the division with a record of 4-2-5. The Wildcats will be traveling to Florence, Alabama, to play North Alabama for their next game. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Wildcats lose 34 to 17 over Family Weekend

September 30, 2026 by Leslie Carrigan and Ava Alvarez Leave a Comment

The Wildcats played against Mercer University on Saturday, losing 34 to 17. The team scored 17 points in the first half but was unable to come back after an hour-and-a-half rain delay early in the second half. ACU will play in Abilene on Saturday against West Florida with kickoff at 7 p.m. ... [Read More…]

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ACU Volleyball Opens UAC Play 1-1 as Three Wildcats Make History

September 30, 2026 by Alexis Stanley Leave a Comment

ACU volleyball began conference play on the road, splitting its opening two matches as three Wildcats made history before returning home to face Austin Peay and Little Rock. The Wildcats made their United Athletic Conference debut Thursday, Sept. 24, against the University of North Alabama at CB&S Bank Arena at Flowers Hall, falling in five ... [Read More…]

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Football comes up short against Mercer in turnover-filled game

September 30, 2026 by Hayden DeLand Leave a Comment

After Saturday’s 34-17 loss to the No. 23 Mercer Bears, the ACU football team is 1-4 and officially off to its worst start since the 2020 season, when the team started 1-4. Coming off a 41-39 win on the road at Idaho, the Wildcats seemed to be getting back on track with a solidified starting quarterback after the 0-3 start. However, with five ... [Read More…]

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From speed to strength: track runners take on cross country

September 25, 2026 by Carter Calvin Leave a Comment

For most of the year, Anna Vyn is used to running the 800-meter race on the track.  This season, the sophomore, as well as several other mid-distance runners, is competing in cross country and using longer distances to prepare for the spring.  Vyn, a finance and accounting double major from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, ran cross country her ... [Read More…]

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