By Brian Roe, Student Reporter A survey is being circulated around to ACU faculty and staff to measure the effectiveness of ACU's marketing theme, "Change the World." This is the fourth year the survey has been issued, said University and Alumni Relations administrative coordinator Sheila Hilton. The survey is used to get feedback from faculty ... [Read More…]
Reeling men’s team heads to Broncho: Cats coming off loss to UCO
By Brian Roe, Sports Writer Central Oklahoma edged ACU in a nailbiter last Tuesday, winning five of the nine matches over the Wildcats. The men's tennis team, playing in Lawton, Okla., got singles victories from senior Julien Curatella and juniors Trent Broach and Jason Purser. Curatella, ACU's No. 1 player, beat UCO's top player, Henry So, 6-3, ... [Read More…]
Briefs for April 9, 2003
By Brian Roe, Sports Writer Women's tennis team bounces back in California The women's tennis team traveled to Malibu and Pomona, Calif., Thursday and won three of four matches during the weekend. The ninth-ranked Wildcats faced off against Pepperdine to open the road trip but were quickly dismissed 8-1. "We knew Pepperdine would be really ... [Read More…]
Small number of students attend concert: SA concerned about future concerts, events
By Brian Roe, Student Reporter Student attendance was low when Christian bands Jars of Clay and Caedmon's Call took the stage last weekend in Moody Coliseum, according to the Students' Association. SA provided the concert for ACU students and Abilene citizens but estimated only about 200 of the 1,600 people in attendance were ACU students. The ... [Read More…]
Tennis teams clinch Cat Open: Men’s, women’s squads win easily
By Brian Roe, Sports Writer The women's tennis team made its way through Oklahoma and Dallas last week, losing two matches to Division I schools Tulsa and Southern Methodist, on one of its longest stretches of the season. The Lady Wildcats played a close match against Tulsa losing 6-3 on March 21. Tulsa was heavily favored over ACU who held their ... [Read More…]
ACU successful in Oklahoma campaign: Broach records big win against D-I competitor
By Brian Roe, Sports Writer The ACU men's tennis team began its annual journey through Oklahoma Tuesday, playing in Ada, Durant and Stillwater. Tuesday, the Wildcats played the Oklahoma State Cowboys, ranked in the top-35 in Division I men's tennis. ACU fell to OSU 8-1, but head coach Hutton Jones said playing tougher teams will make the team ... [Read More…]
Cats knock off four opponents: Women’s team carries 12-1 record
By Brian Roe, Sports Writer The Lady Wildcats extended their recent string of successes by winning four matches in three days over spring break. The ACU women disposed of Stephen F. Austin (9-0) and Sam Houston St. (7-2) on March 7. The victories continued to come as they won over St. Edwards and Incarnate Word (9-0) on March 8 and 9. The ... [Read More…]
ACU to face eight teams over break
By Brian Roe, Sports Writer Due to winter weather storms from last week, the ACU women's tennis team did not complete the scheduled matches against Texas Tech and Eastern New Mexico. The team traveled Tuesday to Portales, N.M., in the midst of the icy weather, to attempt and play the match against Eastern New Mexico. Mother Nature had other ... [Read More…]
Singing along with Hutton Jones: Tennis coach and country singer has hands full
By Brian Roe, Sports Writer William "Hutton" Jones claims to be living in the big time. And who's to argue with him; a man who calls two tennis teams, a wife and three kids and a country CD his own. Jones, a 1981 graduate of ACU, is serving in his seventh year as the head coach of the Wildcat women's and men's tennis teams. Jones grew up as a ... [Read More…]
ACU heads to Texas Tech Monday, ENMU Tuesday: Red Raiders shut down ACU 9-0 in last meeting
By Brian Roe, Sports Writer After a successful run through Kentucky, the women's tennis team is looking to continue its strong play when the team faces Texas Tech and Eastern New Mexico this week. Texas Tech will be a very tough opponent. The men's team already played against the Red Raiders earlier this spring and lost all its matches. Texas ... [Read More…]