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Sidelined for four seasons, Maverick McIvor returns to football as Wildcats’ top gun

September 29, 2022 by Carrie Johnston

The sound of fans filled Wildcat Stadium on Sept. 1, a day of new beginnings for ACU football along with a new quarterback in the spotlight. Stepping under the bright lights was a quarterback looking for a new start. One who was anxious, but eager to get back on the gridiron after a career filled with ups-and-downs, hard work and ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Features, Showcase, Sports Tagged With: Abilene Christian University, ACU, ACU Football, ACU Wildcats, Central High Bobcats, Football, Keith Patterson, Maverick McIvor, Red Raiders, Rick McIvor, San Angelo Central, Texas Tech, Texas Tech Football

ACU heads to Utah Tech for WAC opener

September 29, 2022 by Connor Mullins

Following four non-conference games, ACU (3-1) starts Western Athletic Conference play this Saturday at Utah Tech (1-3).  Prior to the year, ACU was slotted at second out of five in the WAC preseason polls. Utah Tech, formerly known as Dixie State, was predicted to finish fifth. ACU is coming off a 34-7 win over Western New Mexico while the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports Tagged With: ACU, ACU Football, ACU Wildcats, Ethan Long, Head coach Keith Patterson, Jermiah Dobbins, Keith Patterson, Kobe Clark, Maverick McIvor, Quah Conley, Rovaughn Banks Jr., Trailblazers Football, Utah Tech, Utah Tech Trailblazers, Wildcat Football

Wildcats look to continue WAC momentum in upcoming home games

September 28, 2022 by Connor Mullins

ACU (4-9, 1-0) continues Western Athletic Conference play this week against the University of Texas-Arlington (9-4, 1-0) on Thursday and Stephen F. Austin (13-2, 1-1) on Saturday. ACU started hot with a 3-2 win over Sam Houston to open their WAC schedule last Thursday. The Wildcats had the weekend off for the first time this season and head ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: ACU, ACU Volleyball, ACU Wildcats, Alisa Blair, Braden Bossier, Breanna Box, Bryley Steinhilber, Head coach Alisa Blair, Jada Birkel, SFA, SFA Volleyball, UTA, UTA Volleyball

Soccer has tough weekend against Southern Utah, Utah Tech

September 27, 2022 by Kaylee Kahn

The Wildcats faced difficult competition this past week in a 1-1 draw against Southern Utah on Friday and a 2-1 loss to Utah Tech on Sunday. Utah Tech, formerly known as Dixie State, changed their name prior to the upcoming season. Southern Utah joined the Western Athletic Conference over the summer. Friday night, the Wildcats met Southern ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: ACU, acu soccer, ACU Wildcats, Brennan Reuland, Casey Wilson, Jordan Michie

Wildcats come back to win in WAC opener

September 22, 2022 by Connor Mullins

On Thursday night in Moody, the Wildcats (4-9, 1-0) and Sam Houston State Bearkats (3-12, 0-1) scratched and clawed their way to a fifth set which saw the Wildcats take home the Western Athletic Conference opener victory, 3-2.  ACU took the first set 25-16 before dropping the next two sets. Heading into the fourth set, ACU gained back their ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: ACU, ACU Volleyball, ACU Wildcats, Alisa Blair, Head coach Alisa Blair

Wildcats fight but struggle in TCU Tournament

September 21, 2022 by Connor Mullins

Blair’s Wildcats fought valiantly in their final non-conference matchups but lost all three in the TCU Tournament this past weekend.  ACU battled with 3-2 losses to both Texas State on Friday and TCU on Saturday. The Wildcats were unable to bounce back in a 3-1 loss to Louisiana on Saturday. Now the Wildcats flip the script to head into Western ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: ACU, ACU Volleyball, ACU Wildcats, Alisa Blair, Head coach Alisa Blair

Wildcats look to improve to 3-0 at home for the first time in three years

September 21, 2022 by Connor Mullins

For the first time since 2019, the Wildcats will have a chance to be 3-0 at home as they take on the Western New Mexico Mustangs on Saturday, a Div. II. program of the Lone Star Conference.  Last weekend, the Wildcats valiantly fought against the Missouri Tigers but fell 34-17. Two quick scores from the Southeastern Conference member thwarted ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: ACU, ACU Football, Head coach Keith Patterson, Keith Patterson, Western New Mexico Football, Western New Mexico Mustangs, WNMU Football

ACU holds its own in loss to SEC opponent Missouri

September 17, 2022 by Connor Mullins

Heading into Saturday with its first 2-0 start since 2013, ACU fell to the hands of Southeastern Conference opponent Missouri 34-17. Similar to the Lamar game with two quick touchdowns of 59 and 75 yards, Missouri did the same with 78 and 79 yard touchdowns. ACU scored two touchdowns in the second half but were unable to come out of Columbia ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports Tagged With: ACU, ACU Football, ACU Wildcats, Head coach Keith Patterson, Keith Patterson, WACFootball

Wildcats prepare for start of conference play against Texans

September 16, 2022 by Kaylee Kahn

The Wildcats head to Stephenville to take on Tarleton for the start of the Western Athletic Conference play. Last season, ACU went 4-5-1 in conference play for the first time participating in the WAC. Tarleton is a new competitor for the Wildcats in the WAC, having no previous meetings in history. "I think we're in a pretty good minset going ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: ACU, acu soccer, ACU Wildcats, Casey Wilson, Head coach Casey Wilson, WACSoccer

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…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports Tagged With: ACU, ACU basketball, ACU men's basketball, ACU Wildcats, Brette Tanner, Head coach Brette Tanner, WACHoops

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