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Wildcat football’s dramatic last-minute 35-31 victory over Tarleton and its United Athletic Conference championship did not start with several new transfers joining the team or even with the dynamic play of graduate quarterback Maverick McIvor.
ACU defeats Tarleton to clinch conference championship, FCS …
5 days ago · 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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The Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition will celebrate its 50th annual class ski trip this winter. The department is planning special events for the trip this year, including an alumni celebration dinner and a slideshow highlighting photos from past trips.
Gallery: Football wins United Athletic Conference with win over ...
5 days ago · The Wildcats faced off against the Tarleton State Texans at the Tarleton Memorial Stadium on Saturday, ending with a final score of 35-31. This victory named the Wildcats the 2024 United Athletic Conference Champions. The team will travel to Nacogdoches to take on Stephen F. Austin State University for their next game at 2 p.m. […]
ICA officers criticize change from Diwali to Golden Gala
3 days ago · The Indian Culture Association’s annual Diwali event was renamed this year to the Golden Gala because Diwali is derivative of a Hindu festival. Dr. Ryan Richardson, vice president of student life, said changing the name of ICA’s celebration helps to avoid confusion. He said the event was great and not antithetical to ACU’s Christian witness. […]
Local voices discuss the controversy surrounding the Electoral …
3 days ago · As the nation reflects on the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election, the conversation about the Electoral College has gained significant traction, with various opinions on whether the system is fair, representative and effective. Local political watchers weighed in with their opinions on the current voting system and discussed the pros and cons of the […]
Prediction: ACU vs. Texas Tech - The Optimist
Football will kick off its season against Texas Tech on Saturday in Lubbock. This game will mark the first of two to be played against the Red Raiders, the latter coming in September of 2026. This weekend’s matchup has been highly anticipated among the ACU fanbase as it marks Head Coach Keith Patterson’s return to […]
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6 days ago · In their final game inside Moody Coliseum for almost a month, the Wildcats beat the Texas State University Bobcats by 72-60. The Wildcats held the lead for the game's duration after scoring at the 18:58 mark in the first half.
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 […]
ACU heads down I-20 for matchup against longtime rival
ACU (5-3, 2-0) is set to face the Tarleton Texans (5-3, 2-1) at 7 p.m. on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Stephenville. A Wildcats win would be the first time since 2018 the team has acquired six wins. Last week, ACU fell short to North Dakota with a final score of 34-31. Quarterback Maverick McIvor, […]