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Offensive surge puts Wildcats over the top of Lumberjacks

November 29, 2022 by Connor Mullins

An explosion on the offensive end saw the Wildcats (3-4) win by double digits, 92-82 against Northern Arizona (2-6) on Sunday.  ACU shot 57% from the floor and 56% from beyond the arc while holding the Lumberjacks to 48% from the floor and 45% from three. The Wildcats lineup mostly remained the same as these were the five Tanner chose on ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats begin ‘soul searching’ after dropping all three in Vegas Four

November 23, 2022 by Connor Mullins

ACU (2-4) struggled in the Vegas Four, dropping all three games to Wright State, 77-61, Weber State, 77-67, and UC Riverside, 76-65. Turnovers proved to be an issue as ACU never won the turnover battle in any of the three games. Head coach Brette Tanner used a different five in all three matches with the Wright State starters being Damien ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: ACU basketball, ACU MBB, Brette Tanner, Head coach Brette Tanner, Wildcats Basketball

Gallery: Men’s basketball takes an overwhelming win against McMurry

November 21, 2022 by Daniel Curd

Tuesday night marked the third game of the men's basketball season and the second win of the season. The team scored 104-46 against hometown rival McMurry University. The teams next game will be Nov. 21 against Wright State in Las Vegas. ... [Read More…]

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ACU heads to Vegas for challenging mid-major tournament

November 17, 2022 by Connor Mullins

ACU (2-1) heads to Las Vegas, Nevada for the Vegas Four Tournament on Nov. 21-23 at the Dollar Loan Center to take on Wright State (2-1), Weber State (1-2) and the University of California-Riverside (1-1) in back-to-back-to-back days.  Head coach Brette Tanner’s Wildcats head to Vegas following a 104-46 win over crosstown foe McMurry, a Div. III ... [Read More…]

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ACU crushes crosstown foe McMurry in triple-digit performance for second win of the year

November 17, 2022 by Christian Rodriguez

ACU (2-1) defeated the McMurry Warhawks (0-2), 104-46, in their second game at Moody Coliseum on Tuesday night. The Wildcats were able to obtain a 58-point win over McMurry, a Div. III opponent. ACU started out slow as McMurry led 11-10 with 14:14 to play in the first half before pulling away with a 54-16 second half win to secure their second ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Athletics hosts Moody Madness, introduces 2022 basketball roster

November 7, 2022 by Daniel Curd

Athletics held Moody Madness on Thursday night. Here they introduced the 2022 players and coaches for the men's and women's basketball teams. The event also featured a mini basketball game with campus faculty playing against students. Fans also enjoyed food from Buffalo Wild Wings and the other festivities set up. ... [Read More…]

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2022-2023 men’s basketball schedule finally complete

September 16, 2022 by Connor Mullins

ACU’s schedule is now complete ahead of the 2022-2023 season. Men’s basketball has 12 non-conference games before starting Western Athletic Conference play at Stephen F. Austin on Dec. 29. Five of the 12 non-conference matchups will be in the newly renovated Moody Coliseum. Second year head coach Brette Tanner’s team will play in Moody 14 times ... [Read More…]

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