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Softball falls to 4-9 on the season, looks to get back on track this weekend

February 26, 2019 by Owen Simpson

Softball had its third and last invitational of the month last weekend in Arlington. ACU played four games against three separate opponents over the weekend, going 1-3 in those matchups. The first game of the Maverick Invitational couldn't have gone any better for ACU taking down Prairie View A&M 9-0 in a five inning shutout. Sophomore ... [Read More…]

Wildcats earn trip to Katy despite loss to Lions

February 24, 2019 by Max Preston

The men's basketball team clinched a spot in the Southland Conference postseason tournament Saturday, despite falling to Southeastern Louisiana 75-66. After the dismissal of juniors B.J. Maxwell and Jalone Friday, junior guard Trey Lenox and sophomore center Kolton Kohl moved into the starting lineup. Seniors Jaren Lewis, forward, and Jaylen ... [Read More…]

ACU drains 12 threes in rout, clinches conference tournament berth

February 24, 2019 by Owen Simpson

Abilene Christian came out on top Saturday afternoon against Southeastern Louisiana 86-66 in Moody Coliseum. With this win, ACU clinches a spot in the 2019 Southland conference tournament later next month in Katy, Texas. Junior forward Dominique Golightly led the way for the Wildcats scoring 19 points including four deep shots behind the ... [Read More…]

Friday, Maxwell dismissed from team

February 21, 2019 by Lauren Franco and Max Preston

Redshirt juniors B.J. Maxwell and Jalone Friday were dismissed from the basketball team Thursday for "violating university policies and behavior inconsistent with the values of the university," according to a university press release. Maxwell and Friday were both starters for the team during the 2018-19 season. Friday leaves as the team leader ... [Read More…]

TCU runs over ACU in Fort Worth

February 20, 2019 by Breven Campbell

The ACU baseball team traveled to Fort Worth to face the TCU Horned Frogs, Wednesday night. The Horned Frogs defeated the Wildcats 12-4 in their home opener. The Wildcats gained a 1-0 lead when Robert Salazar hit a solo home run to left field, on a 2-2 pitch. This was Salazar's second of the season. Errors are what got TCU on the scoreboard ... [Read More…]

Full Circle: Golding returns as head coach after playing for Wildcats

February 19, 2019 by Max Preston

Head men's basketball coach Joe Golding has been the Wildcats' mentor for eight seasons now, but people may not know his history with ACU runs deep. Golding came from Wichita Falls and was recruited as a player by the Wildcats. He chose to wear purple and white for his college career after taking a successful visit and being convinced by former ... [Read More…]

Strong fourth quarter propels ACU over Incarnate Word

February 17, 2019 by Owen Simpson

Saturday afternoon, the Wildcats took down the Cardinals of Incarnate Word in San Antonio 71-50. The Wildcats shot 46 percent from the court winning every quarter scoring improving to 16-8 on the season. Junior guard Breanna Wright led ACU in scoring as she totaled 15 points and was perfect behind the arc with three three-pointers. After the ... [Read More…]

Wildcats nab former South Dakota State coach as defensive coordinator

February 14, 2019 by Max Preston

The football team officially introduced the now former South Dakota State University defensive coordinator as the successor to Tremaine Jackson. Clint Brown comes from a ten year career at fellow FCS school SDSU. He was the co-defensive coordinator for his first four years and became the lone coordinator his final six. He found out about earning ... [Read More…]

Wildcats prepare for season opener with Bryant University

February 13, 2019 by Breven Campbell

The baseball team is looking to improve its record despite being last in the preseason poll. At the end of last year, the Wildcats found themselves in last place, but with new coaches, the Wildcats are looking to take the first step to an improved program this season. Rick McCarty, former pitching coach from Dallas Baptist University, became ... [Read More…]

Wildcats bring their talent to Hardin Simmons, take down Nicholls 76-66

February 13, 2019 by Owen Simpson

Abilene Christian defeated Nicholls on Wednesday night 76-66. The Wildcats played at an unusual venue in the Mabee Complex on Hardin Simmons' campus due to Moody Coliseum being occupied for Sing Song. Senior guard Sara Williamson propelled the Wildcats shooting an efficient 11-14 with 24 points and four steals. "We knew coming into the game ... [Read More…]