The Wildcats faced off against the California Baptist University Lancers at Moody Coliseum on Thursday, falling in a close 87-84 matchup. Erin Woodson led ACU with a career-high 23 points, hitting six three-pointers to help keep the Wildcats within reach throughout the game. Bella Earle contributed 18 points, 13 rebounds, and seven assists, while ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Wildcats clinch playoff spot with victory over Utah Tech
The Wildcats defeated the Utah Tech Trailblazers 74-62 on Saturday, sealing a spot in the WAC Tournament. The team managed to outscore the Trailblazers in every quarter except in fourth. The Wildcats have two more games against Seattle University and Utah Valley before the WAC Tournament starting on Wednesday, March 13. ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Women’s Basketball suffers a fourth quarter loss against SFA
The women's basketball team faced a setback against their game with the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, ending with a final score of 83-89. The Wildcats finished the third quarter up with a score of 68-62; however, SFA was able to score 34 points in the final quarter. The team faces off against California Baptist on Thursday at 6 p.m. in Riverside, ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Women’s Basketball continues home winning streak against Utah Valley
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…]
Gallery: Women’s basketball takes first loss of the season against Rice University
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…]
Gallery: Moody Madness introduces players for the upcoming basketball season
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…]
Gallery: Woman’s basketball takes victory against Tarleton State, Goodenough scores 500th win
The women's basketball team put on a dominant performance against Tarleton State on Thursday, securing a 78-60 victory over their opponents. The game was particularly special as it marked a significant milestone for head coach Julie Goodenough, who achieved her 500th career win. Goodenough has been at the helm of the ACU women's basketball program ... [Read More…]
Five starters lead way in win over Hornets
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…]
Three Wildcats score double digits in win over Mustangs
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…]
Athletics have a lack of traditions leading to low engagement from students
ACU has a storied history of athletics, but unlike colleges with similar emphasis on athletics, there are hardly any unique athletic traditions even after the move to Div. I in 2013, leading to a lack of student engagement and overall care for athletics. As someone who has been to ACU sporting events for over a decade now, student engagement ... [Read More…]