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Players congratulate Elijah Moffett, redshirt senior defensive back from Selma, for blocking a 31-yard field goal attempt by West Georgia. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Gallery: Football walks away with first win of the season after beating West Georgia

September 9, 2024 by Daniel Curd and Steven Infante

The football team defeated the University of West Georgia Wolverines 38-24 at Wildcat Stadium on Saturday night. The Wildcats now stand 1-1 overall, after losing their game last week against Texas Tech. The team prepares for their next game against the University of Northern Colorado on Sept. 14 in Greeley, Colorado.

Planes soar above Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium during the first home football game of the season. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Isaiah Johnson, redshirt senior running back from Lubbock, splits between West Georgia’s defense. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Sam Hicks, redshirt senior running back from Fort Worth, weaves in between West Georgia’s defense. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Maverick McIvor, graduate quarterback from San Angelo, looks for an opening. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Students line the grand stands during the first football game of the season. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Sam Hicks, redshirt senior running back from Fort Worth, celebrates a touchdown. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Nehemiah Martinez I, senior wide receiver from Lubbock, celebrates a touchdown. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Players congratulate Elijah Moffett, redshirt senior defensive back from Selma, for blocking a 31-yard field goal attempt by West Georgia. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Rovaughn Banks Jr., redshirt sophomore running back from Tulsa, Oklahoma, weaves through West Georgia’s defense. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Students cheer on the team. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Nehemiah Martinez I, senior wide receiver from Lubbock, sprints down the field. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Tay Yanta, redshirt senior offensive lineman from Falls City, prepares for the snap. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Steven Thrash, wide receivers coach, waits with a referee to determine if the ball was caught in the end zone. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Ritse Vaes, senior kicker from Wichita Falls, kicks the ball earning the team an extra point. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Maverick McIvor, graduate quarterback from San Angelo, looks for an opening. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Nehemiah Martinez I, senior wide receiver from Lubbock, brakes through the defensive tackle. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Nehemiah Martinez I, senior wide receiver from Lubbock, runs with ball down field. (Photo by Steven Infante)
Tyson Williams, sophomore defensive back from Bixby Oklahoma, jumps up for ball. (Photo by Steven Infante)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: ACU FB, ACU Football, FB, Football, UGW Football, West Georgia, West Georgia Football, West Georgia Wolverines, Wolverines Football

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About Daniel Curd

Daniel is a photographer from Denver, Colorado. He is an Advertising/Public Relations major hoping to go into media creation. When not taking photos, he can be found in the library studying with friends, listening to music, or watching one of his favorite movies. For any additional photos captured by him, visit: DanielCurd.com

About Steven Infante

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