Records have been broken, players have stepped up this season, and victories have been plentiful. That's the formula for one great season from the ACU soccer team. And the fun isn't over yet. The Wildcats have clinched the second seed for the Lone Star Conference Tournament, which will take place this Thursday, Friday, and Sunday at Midwestern ... [Read More…]
Soccer looks to wrap up regular season with 2 wins
The ACU soccer team set a goal at the beginning of the year to not look too far in advance this season and instead focus on the games directly in front of it. They have since accomplished that goal and excelled on the field this season. With only two conference games left on their plate, the No. 23 Wildcats (13-2, 8-1) have two pivotal matchups ... [Read More…]
Pro Wildcats provide great publicity for ACU
The ACU football program has disregarded the conventional methods of advertising for their program and switched to a new method, emphasizing three mammals:Â two Bears and one Bengal - and rightfully so. Three former Wildcats and current NFL players have made their presence known around the league, bringing about unparalleled publicity for Abilene ... [Read More…]
Shake wins national award
It's rare for a faculty member from a Division II school nestled in the "Bible Belt" of West Texas to be recognized at a nationwide event in South Carolina. It's even rarer for that person to be your mom. Deonna Shake, instructor of exercise science and health, and a dang good mother, might I add, was the recipient of the Educational Disc Golf ... [Read More…]
Dedication, Passion key to Monkin’s Success
Julia Monkin knows a thing or two about competition. She knows how to handle herself in matches and ultimately come out on top when the final whistle sounds. But you wouldn't know that based on her constant and calm facial expressions. The sophomore tennis player has a knack for remaining cool in her matches and not panicking - which usually ... [Read More…]
Student encourages fans to look beyond the numbers
I've been guilty of it. When catching up on the day's sports happenings, I tend to carelessly glance only at the main highlights or statistics and not think anything of the context of the game or what storylines were present prior it. Skimming the surface is another way to describe it. Just show me the numbers, and I'll move on. But the problem ... [Read More…]
Sang, Women rock OC Jamboree
The ACU cross country team continued its strong showing this year with a solid performance at the Oklahoma State Cowboy Jamboree on Saturday. All-American Amos Sang finished fourth individually, helping the ACU men's cross country team finish 10th overall at the meet and fourth among the Division II schools present. Head coach Chris Woods was ... [Read More…]
“Rookie” rocks Summit stage
Jim Morris has always believed in others and second chances. A minor league baseball pitcher turned high school baseball coach and science teacher, Morris knows a thing or two about the curveballs life tends to throw our way at the most inopportune times. Morris dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player since he first set foot on a ... [Read More…]
Students to swipe ID cards at games
There is a new system in place for the thousands of ACU students, faculty and guests who will attend home football games this year. The purpose of this change: keep a record of game attendance and have a list of fans who get in free on Saturdays at Shotwell Stadium. Effective tomorrow at the Wildcats' first home football game against East Central ... [Read More…]
Sang victorious as ‘Cats run wild
The ACU cross country team continued its sizzling start to the 2010-2011 season Friday night as the men's team won the team title at the Central Missouri Mule Run in Warrensburg, MO. The Wildcats, eager to build upon their second-place finish last week at the Baylor Bear Invitational, continued their hot streak by way of motivation and ... [Read More…]