December 10, 1977 - Abilene Christian Athletics

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December 10, 1977

12/10/1977 12:00:00 AM | Top Sports

Coach Dewitt Jones' Wildcats ride the passing of John Mayes and the running of Kelly Kent to a 24-7 win over Southwestern Oklahoma in the Apple Bowl in Seattle's Kingdome to claim the school's second NAIA Division I national football title. The Wildcats finish 11-1-1, rebounding from an 0-1-1 LSC start to win the national title.

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Diego Cardenas rounds the bases after hitting a home run in ACU's series with Loyola Marymount on March 13-15, 2026 at Crutcher Scott Field at Bullock Brothers Ballpark.

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Thursday, June 11

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Thursday, June 04

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Tuesday, June 09

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Tuesday, May 12

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Saturday, May 09

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Monday, May 04