The ACU softball team is hoping to have a short memory and renewed mindset as it rebounds from losing two out of three games to Texas Women's University last weekend before taking on Texas A&M University -Kingsville Friday and Saturday at Wells Field. The Wildcats beat the Pioneers 8-6 on Friday before falling to them 8-0 and 9-4 in the latter ... [Read More…]
Track and Field has strong showing in Austin
Hurdler Andrew McDowell and triple jumper Ramon Sparks ignited a strong showing by the ACU track and field team that included five top five finishes Saturday at the Texas Relays in Austin. McDowell, a redshirt senior from Kansas City, Mo., finished second in the college division of the 110 hurdles in a blazing 14.17 seconds. That time is a mere ... [Read More…]
‘Cats hope to rebound, ready for Pioneers
The ACU softball team is looking to rebound off a 1-4 weekend at the Lone Star Conference Crossover Tournament last weekend as they head to Denton to take on Texas Woman's on Friday and Saturday. The Wildcats (21-20, 6-3) had a subpar showing at the LSC Crossover Tournament, yet are still second in the LSC South standings behind No. 10 Angelo ... [Read More…]
‘Cats take series from Bronchos
The ACU baseball team did exactly what Head Coach Britt Bonneau said is essential to making the Lone Star Conference Post-Season Tournament last weekend against University of Central Oklahoma, winning two out of three games. The 'Cats won their game against the Bronchos 7-6 Friday night before winning the second game 7-5 the following Saturday ... [Read More…]
‘Cats drop two of three over weekend
An extra inning home run by Incarnate Word's Melanie Padilla propelled the Cardinals to victory in the rubber match of a three-game series over the Wildcats on Saturday at Wells Field. With that win, UIW also took the series from ACU. This marks the first time in Lone Star Conference play that the Wildcats (20-16, 6-3) have lost a series to a ... [Read More…]
Professional sports lack joy
Living in Abilene for 19 years has had its perks. From realizing the greatness that is local restaurants to having the opportunity to build relationships with the great people who reside here, Abilene has served me well. But one of my favorite things about Abilene is the close proximity that everything is to everything else. My family's house is ... [Read More…]
‘Cats win 2 series over break, jump to first in LSC South
The ACU Wildcats softball team kicked off the break the same way the weather did - hot. They continued that streak into spring break, going 5-1 and moving into a tie for first place in the Lone Star Conference South Division. The team put on an offensive showcase in their series against Eastern New Mexico. The Wildcats put up 50 runs in their ... [Read More…]
Gates, others ready to shine at ACU Pro Day
Over the past two weeks, NFL coaches, scouts and fans have been raving about former ACU wide receiver Edmond Gates, the Division II standout who blew onlookers away at the NFL Combine two weeks ago with his blazing 4.37-second 40-yard dash and all-white attire. NFL scouts now will have the opportunity to solidify and reiterate those initial ... [Read More…]
Track team excited, ready for Nationals
Albert Einstein once said, "The only source of knowledge is experience." If that is the case, four ACU track-and-field athletes should consider themselves scholars when it comes to competing at the NCAA Division II Indoor National Championship Meet. Those four in particular - Amos Sang, Desmond Jackson, Nick Jones and Ramon Sparks have all had ... [Read More…]
Branson goes from birth to berth
There's nothing better than witnessing someone's true happiness manifested in the flashing of their pearly whites. Smiles communicate the joy of the bearer and are one of my favorite forms of communication. That being said, I was in hog heaven Saturday afternoon in Moody Coliseum. I had the role of being a security guard for most of the high ... [Read More…]
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