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Wildcats look to finish season after solid week at home

March 4, 2026 by Joshua Varner Leave a Comment

The Wildcats, who are currently on a two-game winning streak, are looking to close out their season strong before the Western Athletic Conference Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada. In their game against Utah Tech last Thursday, the team took a commanding lead, going on a 14-0 run to start the game. They were led by Erin Woodson, junior guard ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Women’s basketball falls to California Baptist in close 87-84 battle

January 31, 2025 by Daniel Curd

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…]

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Gallery: Wildcats clinch playoff spot with victory over Utah Tech

March 4, 2024 by Hannah Park

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…]

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Gallery: Women’s Basketball suffers a fourth quarter loss against SFA

February 20, 2024 by Sarah Thompson

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…]

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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…]

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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…]

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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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Goodenough adds to season accolades with Chuck Moser Award

April 21, 2016 by Jonathan Raitz

The ACU women's basketball team ended their season over a month ago, but continued to receive accolades as a result of their success. Head coach Julie Goodenough was recognized with the Chuck Moser coach of the year award on Monday. The Moser Award is named after the legendary Abilene High football coach, who coached the Eagles to three straight ... [Read More…]

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‘Cats fall to UTEP in first round of WNIT

March 19, 2016 by Jonathan Raitz

BOX SCORE The women's basketball team finished its season Thursday night in El Paso after falling in the first round of the Women's National Invitational Tournament, 66-62 against University of Texas El-Paso. "A big difference in the game at UTEP was the incredible crowd and home court advantage," head coach Julie Goodenough said. "They are ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats to face UTEP in first-round of WNIT

March 15, 2016 by Daniel Zepeda

WNIT Bracket The Women's National Invitational Tournament announced that ACU will face the University of Texas-El Paso Thursday, March 17 in the first round of the tournament. Tip off is set for 8:05 p.m. in El Paso. "Our goal for the entire season has been to win conference and to be the Southland representative for the WNIT," head coach ... [Read More…]

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