The Optimist
You are here: Home / Brian Roe

Wildcats tack on two more wins: Team takes out TAMUK, Tarleton on divisional road trip

by

By Brian Roe, Sports Writer The ACU Wildcats went on the road last week and won a pair of conference matches to finish the first half of Lone Star Conference South Division tied for first place atop the standings at 4-1 with West Texas A&M. The Wildcats (20-7 overall) began their road trip with a 28-30, 30-22, 30-21, 30-27 victory over Texas ... [Read More…]

Reynolds wins ITA consolation: Steenkamp drops first two matches

by

By Brian Roe, Sports Writer ACU sophomore Colleen Reynolds won the consolation championship Saturday morning at the ITA Small College National Champion-ships, played at the HEB Tennis Center in Corpus Christi. Reynolds, who lost her first match Thursday, rallied to win both of her matches in the consolation bracket. Rey-nolds dropped her ... [Read More…]

ACU hits road after 2-1 LSC start: Wildcats knocked off Rambelles Tuesday, face TexAnns next

by

By Brian Roe, Sports Writer After a disappointing loss this weekend to rival West Texas A&M, the ACU Wildcats bounced back Tuesday with a big conference win over Angelo State in front of the home crowd in Moody Coliseum. Angelo State, which handed West Texas A&M its first conference loss in 77 games last Friday, won the first game over ACU 30-28. ... [Read More…]

Two head to ITA championships: Steencamp, Reynolds in Corpus Christi for small college title

by

By Brian Roe, Sports Writer ACU sophomores Colleen Reynolds and Casper Steenkamp will compete in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association National Small College Championships, which began Thursday at the HEB Tennis Center in Corpus Christi. The ITA championships, which began in 1986, determine the national champions for NCAA Divisions II and III, ... [Read More…]

ACU splits LSC South openers: Wildcats knock off Eastern New Mexico, fall to Lady Buffaloes

by

By Brian Roe, Sports Writer The Wildcat volleyball team opened Lone Star Conference play Friday with a victory over Eastern New Mexico before falling to rival West Texas A&M on Saturday. ACU is now 17-7 overall with a 1-1 conference record in the LSC South Division. The Wildcats beat up on the Zias of ENM Friday winning in three straight games, ... [Read More…]

Seniors to decide use of class gift

by

By Brian Roe, Staff Writer The senior class will decide Wednesday what its class gift will be. Senior class senators and some of the Students' Association executive officers narrowed the list down to two choices: money to go toward a future lighted jogging track for students or a new student scholarship. Seniors will have the opportunity to vote ... [Read More…]

Lady Cats ready for normal tilt

by

By Brian Roe, Sports Writer Following last season's 16-13 finish, the ACU women's basketball team officially hit the courts this week to begin practicing for the upcoming season. The Wildcats enter the season with head coach Shawna Lavender leading the team from behind the bench. Lavender took over for former head coach Wayne Williams at the end ... [Read More…]

ACU opens South schedule at home: Eastern New Mexico, West Texas A&M visit Cats this weekend

by

By Brian Roe, Sports Writer ACU heads into Lone Star Conference South Division play at home this weekend when it plays host to Eastern New Mexico and rival West Texas A&M at Moody Coliseum. The Wild-cats will open the weekend by playing Eastern New Mexico Friday at 7 p.m. The Zias enter the match with a 7-11 overall record, including a loss to ... [Read More…]

Wildcats hit road again this weekend: Teams coming off big finishes in last weekend’s invites

by

By Brian Roe, Sports Writer After playing against some tough competition last weekend, the men's and women's tennis teams returned to Abilene with additional match-play under their belts. Head coach Hutton Jones traveled with the women's team to Kentucky and assistant coach John Walker traveled with the men to Arlington. The Lady Wildcats played ... [Read More…]

You are here: Home / Brian Roe