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Joe Golding Honored with Induction into ACU Sports Hall of Fame

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Joe Golding, the head coach of UTEP men's basketball, has been inducted into the Abilene Christian University Sports Hall of Fame. This recognition celebrates his transformative decade at ACU, where he led the Wildcats to a 158-144 record, two Southland Conference championships, and notable NCAA Tournament appearances in 2019 and 2021. His most memorable achievement was leading ACU to a historic upset over Texas in the 2021 NCAA Tournament. Now, as he receives this honor, Golding is focused on preparing the UTEP Miners for their inaugural season in the Mountain West Conference.

Key Details: • Golding coached ACU from 2011 to 2021, achieving significant success. • He led ACU to its first NCAA Tournament berth in 2019 and a historic upset in 2021. • Golding is preparing UTEP for its first season in the Mountain West Conference.

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