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Wildcats stomp Gyrenes in 55-14 homecoming win

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The wildcats gave a packed Shotwell Stadium an outstanding show Saturday against the Ave Maria Gyrenes during the 2014 homecoming weekend. ACU picked up 513 yards of offense, including running back De'Andre brown's three touchdowns and Cade Stone's eight catches for 121 yards. Defense was also productive, holding Ave Maria to just 39 yards of ... [Read More…]

Brantly shares story at ACU Homecoming

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Dr. Kent Brantly attended ACU Homecoming this weekend for the first time since he graduated in 2003, but he didn't come just to reconnect with alumni; he came to share with students about his experience with the Ebola virus. Kent was the Grand Marshall of the Homecoming parade on Saturday morning. Brantly spoke in Chapel on Friday morning. ... [Read More…]

Football powers through Gyrenes for fourth win

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The football team scored more than 50 points for the second time this year on its way to a 55-14 Homecoming win against the Ave Maria Gyrenes. ACU improved to 4-3 overall on the year while the Gyrenes dropped to 1-5. The Wildcat offense put together another great outing, going for 513 total yards. The NAIA's Gyrenes gave ACU some trouble ... [Read More…]

Student Activities changes float requirements

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The Office of Student Activities and Productions has extended the number of hours pledges can work on Homecoming floats and removed limits on club spending for floats. Club floats will be featured in ACU's annual Homecoming Parade with the theme "There's No Place Like Home." Student Activities is coordinating the club portion of this year's ... [Read More…]

‘Cats host Gyrenes for Homecoming

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ACU football looks to bounce back this week in front of a loud homecoming crowd after losing a close home game to conference opponent Lamar last weekend. The Wildcats will take on NAIA opponent the Ave Maria Gyrenes. ACU enters at 3-3 overall and 2-1 in Southland Conference play. The Gyrenes will go into Saturday with a 1-4 overall record and a ... [Read More…]

ACU Homecoming Carnival adds food trucks to tradition

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The traditional ACU Homecoming Carnival will be packed with students, families, alumni, food trucks and attractions Friday. The carnival will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday on the Northeast side of the Williams Performing Arts Center. Wristbands are $3 and food trucks will serve a variety of food. Carnival attraction will include eight inflatables, ... [Read More…]

BSA and Wildcat Reign to host ACU’s first homecoming dance

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The Black Students' Association and Wildcat Reign are teaming up to celebrate ACU's Homecoming with its first ever Homecoming dance. The dance will be Friday, Oct. 11 at the G.V. Daniels Recreation Center on N. 8th St. from 8-11 p.m. Food, drinks and music will be provided. Khamisie D. Green, president of BSA, said the club wanted to bring ... [Read More…]

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