The Wildcat volleyball team swept Angelo State University on Thursday, winning its 10th game in 11 matches. The win is the second straight conference victory for the 'Cats. The Wildcats sit at 2-1 in conference play and 11-4 overall. That puts them in fifth place out of 14 teams in the Lone Star Conference. ACU dominated the Rambelles from start ... [Read More…]
Wildcats need consistency
The Wildcat soccer team has a chance to restore its winning record when the ladies play Texas-Permian Basin on Tuesday. After a three-game losing streak put them under .500, the 'Cats rebounded with a huge win against Dallas Baptist, giving them an even 3-3 record. The Wildcat offense finally got on track with three goals in the game against DBU, ... [Read More…]
Cats finish ACU Classic undeafeated
Never let up. That's what head women's volleyball coach Kellen Mock preaches, and the Wildcats practiced it this weekend at the ACU Classic, winning all four of their matches. "We maintained our intensity and kept our momentum throughout the matches," Mock said. "We had our low points, but that's the nature of the sport. We played really well. The ... [Read More…]
Cats competing at home
The Wildcat volleyball team is looking to rebound from a tough first tournament in their first series of home games this weekend. ACU will compete against Western State, 0-4, Pittsburg State, 3-1, Western New Mexico, 2-2, and Incarnate Word, 3-1, in the ACU Invitational Sept. 3-4. The Wildcats will enter the Invitational 1-3, after dropping three ... [Read More…]
Finding a way to win
ACU lost to the Bearcats at Shotwell Stadium on Thursday - by the stat sheet, at least. Luckily for the Wildcats, the numbers do not always tell the story, and ACU was able to eke out a win in a close game that spotlighted the talent of several backup players. Northwest Missouri State actually beat ACU in yardage, 230 to 174. Wildcat quarterbacks ... [Read More…]
Stop dogging Vick
Michael Vick took the field yesterday for the first time in two years. I applauded. Let me go ahead and say I know what Michael Vick did - dog fighting, killing underperforming dogs, gambling, etc. - was not only illegal, but also horrific. That was two and a half years ago. Since then, Vick has spent 18 months in prison and two more in ... [Read More…]
Cats Capture LSC Crown
Win over Angelo seals tournament sweep The Wildcat baseball team won the Lone Star Conference championship in style yesterday, blanking rival Angelo State 6-0. ACU ran through the LSC tournament undefeated after winning all four of its games. ACU has played in the championship round the last three years but has failed to win. This year, however, ... [Read More…]
Cats Capture LSC Crown: Win over Angelo seals tournament sweep
By Austin Gwin, Assistant Sports Editor The Wildcat baseball team won the Lone Star Conference championship in style yesterday, blanking rival Angelo State 6-0. ACU ran through the LSC tournament undefeated after winning all four of its games. ACU has played in the championship round the last three years but has failed to win. This year, however, ... [Read More…]
Wildcats advance to finals in LSC Softball Championship
By Austin Gwin, Sports Writer The Wildcat softball team has won 42 times this season, tying the school record. More importantly the Wildcats have advanced to the finals in the Lone Star Conference tournament. With the No. 1 seed and on their home field, the Wildcats dominated the south side of the LSC bracket en route to three victories last ... [Read More…]
Top-seeded softball team to play Midwestern St.
By Austin Gwin, Sports Writer The Wildcats' softball team will look to keep the magic this weekend as it plays host to the 2009 Lone Star Conference Softball Championship. With the help of an Angelo State loss and a sweep of Eastern New Mexico last weekend, ACU finished on top of the LSC South Division. Being first has its perks; one of which is ... [Read More…]