Gallery: Wildcat football bounces back with decisive home win

October 13, 2019 by David Mitchell and Megan Holley

After a string of losses on the road, the Wildcats returned to Anthony Field Saturday evening to take on the Houston Baptist Huskies. Despite being the underdog, ACU defeated HBU 45-20. The Wildcats now stand 3-4 as they prepare for their homecoming matchup against Stephen F. Austin next week.

: The Wildcats put heavy pressure on the Houston Baptist quarterback. (Photo by David Mitchell)

: Students start cheers during the third down. (Photo by David Mitchell)

: Junior punter Blake Patterson kicks the ball just in time. (Photo by David Mitchell)

: Sophomore wide receiver Kobe Clark celebrates a catch. (Photo by David Mitchell)

: Senior running back Tracy James tries to run past a defender. (Photo by David Mitchell)

: Students cheer on the Wildcats from the stands. (Photo by David Mitchell)

: The Wildcats’ offensive line holds back the Huskies’ attack. (Photo by David Mitchell)

: Freshman safety Gage Graham runs in for a touchdown after a kick attempt. (Photo by David Mitchell)

: Sophomore wide receiver Lionell McConnell scores a game-sealing touchdown. (Photo by David Mitchell)

: Wildcat players greet the crowd after the game. (Photo by David Mitchell)

: Players listen to a word from Head Coach Adam Dorrel after their win over Houston Baptist. (Photo by David Mitchell)

: Sophomore quarterback Sema’J Davis breaks the tackle. (Photo by Megan Holley)

: Sophomore quarterback Sema’J Davis jukes the defender. (Photo by Megan Holley)

: Senior cornerback Alex Lofton tackles the runningback. (Photo by Megan Holley)

: The offensive line gets ready to protect the quarterback from the defense. (Photo by Megan Holley)

: Senior wide receiver Josh Fink reaches for the touchdown. (Photo by Megan Holley)

: Junior quarterback Luke Anthony throws a pass to senior wide receiver Josh Fink. (Photo by Megan Holley)

: Senior defensive end Temisan Kuyatsemi breaks the block and attempts to tackle the quarterback. (Photo by Megan Holley)

: Senior runningback Tracy James pushes through the defender to get a first down. (Photo by Megan Holley)

: Junior quarterback Luke Anthony looks for an open receiver. (Photo by Megan Holley)

: Senior defensive tackles Cole Burgess and Bright Ihegworo celebrate after sacking the quarterback. (Photo by Megan Holley)

: A Huskie celebrates after stopping the Wildcats on third down. (Photo by David Mitchell)

: Sophomore wide receiver Kobe Clark patiently waits for a gap to run through. (Photo by David Mitchell)

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My name is David Mitchell, and I am a senior psychology major from Dallas, Texas. I have always had a passion for photography and videography, and enjoy sharing my perspectives with others.

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