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Mustangs hand ACU sixth-straight defeat

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By Brandon Tripp, Sports Writer Three days after being eliminated from postseason play by Tarleton State, the displaced Wildcats took another loss, its sixth in a row, at the hands of the visiting Mustangs from Midwestern State, 88-66. The game was technically a home game, but was played at McMurry University because of the Sing Song performances ... [Read More…]

Wildcats capture nine of 10 in Phoenix

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By Brandon Tripp, Sports Writer The Wildcat tennis teams had a busy weekend at the Phoenix Duals, playing five matches apiece in just three days. They came through in fine form with the men winning all five matches, while the women dropped only one match, taking four out of five and shutting out two opponents. The women came back from Arizona ... [Read More…]

Tennis teams sweep ACU Indoor Open

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By Brandon Tripp, Sports Writer ACU's tennis teams continued their hot start to the season, winning all six of their matches over the weekend at the ACU Indoor Open, which turned into an outdoor open after matches moved outside due to good weather. The change in venue proved to be no problem, as the men swept the competition, beating Trinity ... [Read More…]

Starting Out Right

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By Brandon Tripp, Sports Writer After a successful fall season that sent singles player Irene Squillaci and the doubles team of Juan Nunez and Ryan Hudson to the ITA Small College National Championship Tournament, the Wildcats began the spring season with a couple of wins over the weekend. The Wildcats swept the weekend on the women's side, while ... [Read More…]

Wildcats aim high in spring season

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By Brandon Tripp, Sports Writer After a successful fall campaign, the Wildcats are gearing up for a new tennis season full of high expectations. "We laid some good foundation in the fall with our success, and now we are looking to put that towards the team season," said Hutton Jones, head women and men's tennis coach. Both teams are set to ... [Read More…]

Students run in Dallas marathon during the break

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By Brandon Tripp, Sports Writer While many students were working or relaxing during the Christmas holiday, others were running. Fourteen students from ACU took part in the White Rock Marathon in Dallas over the break as part of a course requirement for the marathon class in the Department of Exercise Science and Health. Of the 14 students that ... [Read More…]

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