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Nehemiah Martinez I, senior wide receiver from Lubbock, sprints towards the end zone. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Gallery: Football gains victory against 5th ranked Central Arkansas

October 7, 2024 by Daniel Curd and Hannah Park

The Wildcats team took on the University of Central Arkansas Bears at Wildcat Stadium on Saturday, ending with a final score of 41-34. The team now stands 4-2 overall, after winning their game last week against Utah Tech. The team will travel to North Alabama for their next game on Saturday at 6 p.m., with Homecoming following the week after.

Ritse Vaes, senior kicker from Wichita Falls, scores an extra point. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
David Oke, junior defensive lineman from Houston, pursues the quarterback. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Offensive linemen push to get the ball moved downfield. (Photo by Hannah Park)

Nehemiah Martinez I, senior wide receiver from Lubbock, leaps to make a catch. (Photo by Hannah Park)
Nehemiah Martinez I, senior wide receiver from Lubbock, sprints towards the end zone. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Maverick McIvor, graduate quarterback from San Angelo, throws the ball downfield. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Blayne Taylor, redshirt senior and wide receiver from Saginaw, slides into the end zone with possession of the ball, scoring the Wildcats a touchdown. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Sam Hicks, redshirt senior running back from Fort Worth, falls towards the ground with possession of the ball while Jed Castles, sophomore tight end from Wichita Falls, holds off the opponent’s defense. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Two players from the defensive team tackle Isaiah Johnson, redshirt senior from Lubbock. (Photo by Hannah Park)

Sam Hicks, redshirt senior running back from Fort Worth, weaves through Central Arkansas’ defence. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Maverick McIvor, graduate quarterback from San Angelo, looks for an opening. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
The game’s referees walk over to determine who has possession of the ball. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Tay Yanta, redshirt senior offensive lineman from Falls City, holds the ball and waits for the snap. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Maverick McIvor, graduate quarterback from San Angelo, passes the ball to Sam Hicks, redshirt senior running back from Fort Worth. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Sam Hicks, redshirt senior running back from Fort Worth, catches the ball. (Photo by Hannah Park)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: ACU FB, ACU Football, Bears Football, Central Arkansas, Central Arkansas Bears, Central Arkansas Football, FB, 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 Hannah Park

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