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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 […]
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 […]
Wildcat season ends against future champs, key players enter the ...
2 days 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 […]
Men's basketball offensive struggles leads to three straight losses …
2 days 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 […]
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 […]
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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 looks to defeat Baylor Bears on the road
After a strong start to the season, ACU will travel to Waco on Monday to face Baylor University. It is the team’s first matchup against a Power Four opponent since last season when the Wildcats faced the University of Arkansas. The Wildcats went 1-2 against Power Four opponents last season, winning against Oklahoma State 64-59 […]
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 […]
Football looks to tackle the defending UAC champions
Football will take on the reigning United Athletic Conference champions on Saturday after winning their final home game last weekend against Southern Utah University. After a 28-25 victory in the teams’ final home game, football will look to add another conference win to their resume as they play the first of two remaining games inside […]
Endowment, other factors boost ACU on Forbes ranking
Aug 29, 2024 · ACU received an A on the Forbes 2024 college financial grade list, which highlights the financial stability of private universities in the nation. The Forbes 2024 college financial grades list was released earlier this month. Nearly 900 private universities were ranked, and ACU was in the top 50. Forbes calculates each college’s GPA by using […]