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Wildcats look to claim LSC title outright

November 12, 2010 by Brandon Tripp

The ACU Wildcats will look to complete their first ever 11-0 regular season when the visiting Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs come to Shotwell Stadium on Saturday. On paper, the match-up against the Bulldogs seems incredibly one sided. Southwestern is in the bottom three of every major statistical offensive category in the Lone Star ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Football

ACU Men’s team set to tip off season against UTPB

November 12, 2010 by Brandon Tripp

Volleyball, football, and soccer are nearing the end of their seasons, but the ACU men's basketball team is eager and ready to replace them. The Lone Star Conference league office voted the ACU team to finish last in the South Division this season, but head coach Jason Copeland doesn't expect that to be the case. "This is a team that is ready to ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Basketball

Football beats West Texas 41-34 to claim the LSC Championship

November 10, 2010 by Brandon Tripp

The ACU Wildcats fought back from 14 points down in the third quarter to overtake conference rival West Texas A&M and clinch at least a share of the Lone Star Conference Championship. "I'm just so proud of our guys, they fought like crazy," ACU head coach Chris Thomsen said. "That's the way it should be for the championship, just a knock-down, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Football

Wildcats clinch LSC Championship with second half comeback

November 7, 2010 by Brandon Tripp

The ACU Wildcats captured their second Lone Star Conference Championship tonight with a 41-34 nail biter against West Texas A&M. "I'm just so proud of our guys, they fought like crazy," ACU head coach Chris Thomsen said. "That's the way it should be for the championship, just a knock down drag out fight." James Williams stepped up huge for ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports Tagged With: Football

Rivalry renewed at WT

November 5, 2010 by Brandon Tripp

The ACU Wildcats look to continue a seven-year trend in the matchup against West Texas A&M this Saturday, after coming off a 33-20 home victory over their rival, Angelo State. West Texas A&M just saw its own huge victory over Incarnate Word, 49-10. Both teams are vying for at least a share of the conference championship, which adds to an ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Football

Wildcats win first ever Big Country-Concho Valley Shootout

November 3, 2010 by Brandon Tripp

The ACU Wildcats became the first-ever winners of the State Farm Big Country-Concho Valley Shootout Saturday with a 33 to 20 victory over rival Angelo State. Mitchell Gale was named the State Farm player of the game. Gale completed 27 of 41 passes for 377 yards and four touchdowns. He has thrown at least three touchdowns in his last five games, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Football

Wildcats hold off rival Angelo State

October 31, 2010 by Brandon Tripp

The ACU Wildcats became the first ever winners of the State Farm Big Country-Concho Valley Shootout Saturday with a 33 to 20 victory over rival Angelo State. Mitchell Gale was named the State Farm player of the game. Gale completed 27 of 41 passes for 377 yards and four touchdowns. He has thrown at least three touchdowns in his last five games, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports Tagged With: Football

JMC Network Sportscast October 27, 2010

October 29, 2010 by Brandon Tripp

This week on the JMC Network Sportscast we take a look at a 53-14 win for the Wildcat football team that moved them to a perfect 8-0. Videography by: Ryan Cantrell, Brandon Tripp Sports Director: Brandon Tripp ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports, Videos Tagged With: Archive, Sportscast

Wildcats host rival Angelo State in Big Country-Concho Valley Shootout

October 29, 2010 by Brandon Tripp

The Wildcats are looking to move to 9-0 this weekend when they host long-time rival Angelo State in the first ever State Farm Big Country-Concho Valley Shootout. Despite its 3-4 record, Angelo State played well in its four losses. The Rams nearly saw a comeback against West Texas in their third game of the season, falling 37-27. Angelo was even ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Football

Wildcats hold down run and gun Greyhounds

October 27, 2010 by Brandon Tripp

The ACU Wildcats moved to a perfect 8-0 on the season with a 53-14 victory over the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds. Wide receiver Edmund Gates had a record-setting day for the Wildcats before coming out in the third quarter, with seven receptions for 124 yards and three touchdowns. The three touchdowns mark the first time Gates has had ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Football

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