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When they hosted Northern Arizona University on Saturday, the Wildcats shut out the Lumberjacks 24-0 with a strong defensive effort. The team’s first trip to […]
Men's basketball offensive struggles leads to three straight losses …
1 day ago · The ACU men’s basketball team has entered Western Athletic Conference play, having already lost to Grand Canyon University, Utah Valley University and Seattle University. The three losses put the Wildcats’ season record at 8-10 and eighth in the WAC standings. Last season, ACU started 2-10 in conference play but finished the season 7-1 in the […]
Wildcat season ends against future champs, key players enter the ...
1 day ago · After a successful 2024 season, the Wildcats fell to the eventual FCS champions, the North Dakota State Bison. The loss in the second round of the playoffs came after a win at home against Northern Arizona University by a dominant score of 24-0. The Wildcat offense under first-year Offensive Coordinator Rick Bowie scored over 33 […]
Milestone year in a 1,000 point career - The Optimist
1 day ago · In the age of the transfer portal, it is becoming increasingly rare for athletes to remain in the same program for their whole career. However, for Bella Earle, there was never a question of her decision to stay loyal. Earle, senior guard from Corinth, is in her final year of eligibility after spending all four […]
Chapa: More than just four years - The Optimist
Dec 10, 2024 · Abilene Christian University accomplished its mission with me. And I accomplished my mission at ACU. As I prepare for Saturday’s undergraduate graduation ceremony to take on the world, I am grateful for this university and its people. The relationships and memories I have formed at 1600 Campus Court have not just defined my past four […]
ACU’s next athletics move needs to take some time – and winning
Dec 13, 2024 · After ACU won the United Athletic Conference championship, some fans are wondering if this is the university’s chance to break into the FBS. Not just yet. Instant gratification is non-existent in college athletics – unless you are Texas or Oklahoma. ACU will need to complete several tasks before joining an FBS conference. The first is […]
Slow offensive night leads to loss in Waco for men’s basketball
Dec 13, 2024 · The Wildcats traveled to Waco on Monday to take on Baylor University to gain more experience at a fast pace against a Power Four school. The team lost 88-57 to the Bears, but statistically, the second half was better than the first. Only scoring 22 points in the first half, the Wildcats could not establish […]
ACU defeats Tarleton to clinch conference championship, FCS …
The Wildcats made history Saturday night in Stephenville, where No. 14 ACU defeated the No. 13 Tarleton State Texans 35-31 in the I-20 rivalry game. The eighth win of the season secured a spot in the NCAA FCS playoffs, ACU’s first conference championship and the most wins in a season since moving to the Div. I […]
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Dec 13, 2024 · The Wildcats traveled to Waco on Monday to take on Baylor University to gain more experience at a fast pace against a Power Four school. The team lost 88-57 to the Bears, but statistically, the second half was better than the first.
Men’s basketball dominates in season opener against Howard Payne
In the opening game of the season, the Wildcats defeated Howard Payne 107-74 in Moody Coliseum on Monday. The leading scorer for ACU was Leonardo Bettiol, junior forward from Roncade, Italy, with 22 points, one point short of his career high. ACU dominated the entire game, leading from beginning to end. However, the Wildcats turned […]