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Men’s basketball comes up short at home

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After losing to the California Baptist University Lancers 74-58 on Thursday, the Wildcats fell to 10-8 on the season, 2-3 in Western Athletic Conference play, and fifth in conference standings. ACU’s leading scorer was Rich Smith, senior guard from the Bronx, New York, with 22 points, the only Wildcat with double-digit points. Head Coach ... [Read More…]

Track & Field begins 2026 at Corky Classic

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The Wildcats track and field team is starting off its 2026 campaign up in Lubbock at Texas Tech’s Corky Classic meet on Friday with the aim of building on the start of their indoor season back in December. At the McFerrin 12-Degree Invitational in College Station, early-season success was evident across a young roster that has been rebuilt just ... [Read More…]

Former Wildcat Airion Simmons indicted in federal sports betting scheme

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Former ACU men’s basketball forward Airion Simmons was indicted in a federal investigation involving an alleged point-shaving and sports betting scheme Thursday morning in Philadelphia. According to the indictment, which included 38 other NCAA men’s basketball players, 17 teams, and numerous Chinese Basketball Association games, Simmons was ... [Read More…]

Women’s basketball starts WAC play 1-1, hosts TSU in first home game of 2026

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With a 1-1 conference record after the team's first road trip of 2026, the women’s basketball team will host Tarleton State University and the University of Texas-Arlington in Moody Coliseum this week. The 1-1 split comes after a dominant 81-51 victory over Utah Tech University on New Year’s Day. Meredith Mayes, junior center from Bixby, Oklahoma, ... [Read More…]

Wildcats allow just 96 points, win both games of inaugural ACU Christmas Classic

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The women’s basketball team improved to 8-4 as it swept the field in the inaugural ACU Christmas Classic tournament. A Friday night win over the University of Montana boosted the Wildcats to 7-4 on the back of 24 points and nine rebounds from Meredith Mayes, junior center from Bixby, Oklahoma. Mayes continued to showcase her shot efficiency, going ... [Read More…]

Patterson signs three-season extension with eyes set on national championship

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After leading the Wildcats to back-to-back United Athletic Conference championships, Head Football Coach Keith Patterson has agreed to a contract extension, good through the 2029 season.  In his four years at the helm of the program, the team has gone 30-20 overall while winning its first two FCS playoff games. The Wildcats have also won eight ... [Read More…]

Women’s basketball hosts inaugural Christmas Classic, battles Montana, Buffalo as WAC play nears

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With just three games to go before the beginning of Western Athletic Conference play, the women’s basketball team will play back-to-back days as it hosts the inaugural ACU Christmas Classic in Moody Coliseum. The tournament will feature the Wildcats and three other teams, with each team playing two games. The Wildcats will face the University of ... [Read More…]

Star defensive back Tyson Williams ‘bets on himself,’ enters transfer portal

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After three seasons in the purple and white, star defensive back Tyson Williams will enter the transfer portal with one year of eligibility left. “I love ACU and the coaches that have been there with me through my years,” Williams said. “I just want to take a bet on myself because I’ve got one year left. I just want to go up and play at the FBS ... [Read More…]

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