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Gallery: Women’s Basketball continues home winning streak against Utah Valley

February 14, 2024 by Daniel Curd

The Wildcats won their regular season matchup against the Utah Valley University Wolverines 66-53 on Saturday afternoon. The team ended first quarter strong with a total of 17-4 and kept that momentum throughout the game.  The team faces off against UTRGV at home on Thursday at 6 p.m.. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: ACU WBB, ACU women's basketball, Ut, WBB, Women's Basketball

Gallery: Women’s basketball takes first loss of the season against Rice University

November 12, 2023 by Daniel Curd

The Wildcats lost their second home game of the season 58-69 against the Rice University Owls on Thursday evening. Rice scored more each quarter except for the second. The team faces off against Angelo State University at home next Thursday at 11 a.m.. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: ACU basketball, ACU WBB, ACU women's basketball, Rice, Rice Basketball, Rice Women's Basketball, WBB, Women's Basketball

Gallery: Moody Madness introduces players for the upcoming basketball season

October 28, 2023 by Daniel Curd

Athletics held Moody Madness on Tuesday night. Here, they introduced the 2023 players and coaches for the men's and women's basketball teams. The event also featured many activities where students could win prizes. Fans also enjoyed food from Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers and the other festivities before the event. ... [Read More…]

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Five starters lead way in win over Hornets

December 5, 2022 by Carrie Johnston

The Wildcats (4-3) returned to winning after a five day break on Friday, defeating the Alabama State Hornets (0-6) 78-67 in Moody Coliseum. The Wildcats 11-point win was spearheaded by the starting five. In the Friday night matchup, each of them scoring in double digits. The starting five included: Graduate guard Madi Miller; 17 points, six ... [Read More…]

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Three Wildcats score double digits in win over Mustangs

November 17, 2022 by Carrie Johnston

ACU (2-1) earned its second straight home win of the season as they took down NAIA team, University of Southwest (1-3), 77-36. Along with the Wildcats getting their second win at home, the team got the win just in time for Kids Day. Over a thousand elementary students from Taylor County and the surrounding areas were present at the game, and ... [Read More…]

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Jackson’s career best propel Wildcats in Goodenough’s 200th ACU win

November 10, 2022 by Carrie Johnston

The Wildcats opened the 2022-23 season on a dominant note, defeating the Div. III Howard Payne Lady Jackets, 89-37. The win on Wednesday night was a historic one for the Wildcats, with it being the first game in Moody Coliseum since March 3, 2020, where they defeated then Southland Conference foe Stephen F. Austin, 88-62. The game was also ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports Tagged With: ACU WBB, Head coach Julie Goodenough, HPU, HPU WBB, Julie Goodenough

Goodenough’s young, new Wildcats prepare for season opener

October 23, 2022 by Carrie Johnston

The Wildcats aim to pay off a months of preseason practice and preparations on Nov. 9 as they face off against Howard Payne in Moody Coliseum. Leading ACU for the 11th straight season is head coach Julie Goodenough, which the experienced head coach said her and her team already have big aspirations on their mind. "I'm a firm believer in you ... [Read More…]

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The Optimist staff won several awards and competed at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association 2026 convention in Denton this weekend. Students participated in live contests and submitted work from the past year into the competition.Here are the results.- 1st place: Live print news writing, Ashley Henderson- 1st place: Live print sports writing, Roman Raffaeli- 2nd place: Live tv announcing, Zion Webb- 2nd place: Live news photo, Daniel Curd- 2nd place: Newscast, Optimist Staff- Honorable mention: Documentary (video), Makayla Clayton- 2nd place: Documentary, JMC documentary production class- 3rd place: General news, Callie Leverett- Honorable mention: General column, Zion Webb- Honorable mention: Sports reporting (video), Roman Raffaeli- Honorable mention: Live sports action photo, Daniel Curd- Honorable mention: General news video story, Ashley Henderson- Honorable mention: Photo illustrations (Daniel Curd & Optimist staffStudents also received awards for their work through KACU and ACUTV.- 1st place: In-depth news reporting (audio), Ashley Henderson- 1st place: General news audio story, Baylie Simon- 1st place: Live sports coverage (video), Roman Raffaeli & London Gray- 2nd place: Live sports coverage (video), Josiah Wonnell & Londyn Gray- 3rd place: General news audio story, Ashley Henderson- 2nd place: Sportscast (audio), Daisy Strine & Zion Webb- 3rd place: Sportscast (audio), Daisy Strine & Zion Webb- 3rd place: Feature reporting (audio), Baylie Simon- Honorable Mention: Feature reporting (audio), Josiah Wonnell#acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #studentmedia #tipa2026 ... See MoreSee Less

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Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process this weekend.Originally scheduled for last week, the start was delayed due to winter weather that brought snow and ice to campus. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete tasks assigned by their officers.To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #greeklife 📸: Daniel Curdacuoptimist.com/2026/02/gallery-clubs-begin-new-member-orientation-after-weather-delay/?fbclid=PA... ... See MoreSee Less

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