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Men’s basketball ends season with loss in second round of WAC tournament

The Wildcats ended their Western Athletic Conference tournament run Thursday with an 80-74 loss to the No. 3 seed Utah Tech Trailblazers for the fourth […]

Gallery: Baseball rallies past Stephen F. Austin in 20–10 comeback

Baseball earned a 20–10 comeback win over Stephen F. Austin on Wednesday at Crutcher Scott Field at Bullock Brothers Ballpark. The Wildcats trailed 10–1 entering […]

The Collective launches, showcases student-run businesses

The Griggs Center for Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy launched The Collective, a new storefront for student-run businesses, at its grand opening on Monday. The Collective features a […]

ACU drops overtime battle to California Baptist

The Wildcats’ last game in Moody was nothing short of a thriller, as the game went down to the wire in overtime, with ACU falling […]

SGA candidates share vision for campus leadership

Three students are running for executive positions in the Student Government Association, outlining plans to strengthen student representation, engagement and campus connections ahead of the […]

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The Collective launches, showcases student-run businesses

March 6, 2026 By Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

The Griggs Center for Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy launched The Collective, a new storefront for student-run businesses, at its grand opening on Monday. The Collective features a mix of vendors, from students and alumni who all run out of the ... [Read More…]

SGA candidates share vision for campus leadership

March 5, 2026 By Makayla Clayton Leave a Comment

Three students are running for executive positions in the Student Government Association, outlining plans to strengthen student representation, engagement and campus connections ahead of the upcoming election. Josh Hamm is running for student body ... [Read More…]

WAM to increase its trips, add new locations

March 5, 2026 By Amelie Aquino Leave a Comment

Wildcat Academics on Missions has increased the number of trips for the upcoming year to offer students a chance to study and serve around the world. The new locations this year are Panama and Itu, Brazil, with psychology making its first appearance ... [Read More…]

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Men’s basketball ends season with loss in second round of WAC tournament

March 13, 2026 By Hayden DeLand Leave a Comment

The Wildcats ended their Western Athletic Conference tournament run Thursday with an 80-74 loss to the No. 3 seed Utah Tech Trailblazers for the fourth time this season, finishing the year with a 14-19 record. The loss marks the fourth straight season the Wildcats have not finished above .500. Head coach Brette Tanner used one […]

ACU eliminates Tarleton, ends WAC tournament drought

March 12, 2026 By Hayden DeLand Leave a Comment

The sixth-seeded Wildcats improved to 14-18 on the season in an 84-78 victory over No. 7 seed Tarleton State Texans in the first round of the Western Athletic Conference Tournament in Las Vegas, breaking a four-game losing streak and giving ACU its first WAC tournament victory since the 2021-22 season. In that tournament, ACU started […]

‘Cats battle Horned Frogs, Lumberjacks, Owls, in inter-Texas nonconference tests

March 6, 2026 By Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

The nonconference slate of mid-major programs across the country can look one of two ways. Either it’s a cupcake featuring games against other mid-majors of equal or lesser talent level, or it’s a gauntlet. Loaded with in-state rivalries, Power Four programs and a championship pedigree. For Head Coach Rick McCarty and the Wildcats, the third […]

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Poetry packs the room: Students respond to art exhibit with poetry reading

March 4, 2026 By Callie Leverett Leave a Comment

Students and faculty gathered on Feb. 19 to hear original poems crafted by student poets in Dr. Steven Moore’s ENGL 323 class, despite worries of decreasing public interest. The poems responded to the ... [Read More…]

Opinion

Every Christian should be unabashedly pro-life

March 5, 2026 By Benjamin Peterson Leave a Comment

Prediction markets are dominating college athletics, but no one is talking about it

March 3, 2026 By Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

Abilene is more interesting than you think

February 20, 2026 By Olivia Cromis Leave a Comment

New Brew = New buzz, Campus needs another coffee option

February 12, 2026 By Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

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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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