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Okay, everyone, we’re going to meet Madi of Wylie, Texas, who is currently pursuing her master’s in Convergence Journalism. She’s going to highlight her experience as a D1 basketball player and what it felt like to win the conference championships to go all the way to March Madness! Passing it over to you at Moody Coliseum, Madi.

Thank you, Alex! Hey, everyone!  From the first time I picked up a basketball, I knew I wanted to play Division 1 sports. It was my dream to play for a championship and be a part of something bigger than myself. When I committed to play basketball at Abilene Christian University, I knew I was joining a successful program led by a coach with a winning mentality. I learned very quickly what a championship mindset looked like. My upperclassmen teammates played a huge part in my development as a player and a person.  My first season was full of ups and downs, but we won our conference, and that championship carried us to our March Madness appearance that year. It was such a surreal feeling and the best moment in my basketball career. The support we receive from the community make it all the more special. ACU has 17 teams competing in the Western Athletic Conference for our fans to cheer on. Among them, we claim 64 NCAA national championships. That’s the 5th most national team championships in NCAA history. Every day I get to go to school and practice in an environment committed to helping me become the best version of myself so that I can serve the Kingdom.  Our athletic department is committed to developing the best programs in the best facilities out there. We are so excited to play on the new court in the renovated Moody Coliseum. Our new locker rooms, gyms and coaching spaces amplify the commitment to our programs here. There’s something different about ACU and the community that surrounds it. The way you can see God working through the Athletics program and the difference each athlete brings to their team is something so rare, but you find it here at ACU. Back to you, Alex.

Madi, thank you for sharing the excitement of Abilene Christian University’s basketball and athletic programs. I’m so glad that ACU’s supportive community and world class facilities continue to elevate your experience as a faith-inspired D1 athlete.