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Gallery: Men’s basketball falls to SFA in double overtime

February 27, 2023 by Daniel Curd

The ACU men's basketball team suffered a tough loss to Stephen F. Austin State University on Wednesday, with a final score of 87-91. The game went into two periods of overtime, though the Lumberjacks were able to come up on top.  ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Woman’s basketball takes victory against Tarleton State, Goodenough scores 500th win

February 21, 2023 by Daniel Curd

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…]

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Gallery: Men’s basketball swoops narrow victory against Utah Tech Trailblazers

January 30, 2023 by Daniel Curd and Lexi Hotchkin

The men's basketball team recently faced off against the Utah Tech Trailblazers. In a hard-fought battle, the Wildcats came out on top, securing an 81-76 victory over the Trailblazers. The team looks to secure a 12th win of the season against their game with Seattle University on Wednesday. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Men’s Basketball takes their 5th victory of the season against Arlington

December 7, 2022 by Daniel Curd

The Abilene Christian Men's Basketball team continues their winning streak with a dominant 88-42 victory over Arlington Baptist University at home. ACU started the game with a strong offensive effort, quickly jumping to a double-digit lead. The win improves ACU's record to 5 wins for the season. The team will look to continue their winning ways as ... [Read More…]

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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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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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Twenty-one game Teague Center win streak snapped in heavyweight fight versus SFA

January 7, 2022 by Joseph Chapa

ACU's home win-streak at the Teague Special Events Center since Mar 3, 2020, was snapped in a 64-58 loss to the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks. The former Southland conference rivalry match now puts SFA at four to three in the head to head series dating back to 2013. The Wildcats fall to a 2-1 Western Athletic Conference record, despite making a ... [Read More…]

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JMC Network Sportscast- October 14, 2015

October 14, 2015 by Optimist Staff

Hannah Null recaps two volleyball wins against Lamar University and Sam Houston State as well as a soccer win against Houston Baptist. She also looks back at football's loss against Lamar University and gives a quick preview of the men's and women's 2015-16 basketball season. Anchor/editor: Hannah Null Producer: Shera Niemirowski Producer: ... [Read More…]

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Athletics signs 5-year deal with Nike

September 10, 2015 by Shera Niemirowski

ACU Athletic Director Lee De Leon announced a 5 year deal with Nike beginning July 1, 2016. This deal makes the Wildcats the only Southland Conference member with a Nike contract, and one of only five schools in Texas to deal with the company. Video/editing by: Hannah Null ... [Read More…]

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Wildcat basketball goes 1-1 in doubleheader against Lions

February 9, 2015 by Shera Niemirowski

Saturday, February 7th, ACU basketball played a doubleheader against Southeastern Louisiana in Moody Coliseum. The women's team picked up a last second victory, while the men's team dropped its seventh straight. Video/editing by: Shera Niemirowski ... [Read More…]

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Several ACU students were removed from the seating behind the Utah Valley bench late in the fourth quarter while arguing with UVU fans. After a conversation with ACUPD and other staff members, they were relocated to the stands near the UVU bench on the south baseline.

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An altercation occurred between Associate Head Coach Yannick Denson and UVU Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Josh Morzelewski ahead of the 1 p.m. tip. The playing surface was mopped less than an hour before tip, while the Wolverines were completing their pregame warmups.

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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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Check out this wider view of the snow on campus from our drone shots over the weekend!Wednesday classes will move to remote instruction, and offices will remain closed.🎥: Daniel Curd #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #winterstorm ... See MoreSee Less

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