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Wildcats falter in first matchup against Lobos

December 8, 2022 by Carrie Johnston Leave a Comment

The Wildcats (4-4) remain winless on the road on Wednesday night after losing to the New Mexico Lobos (5-4) in The Pit in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 71-61. After the game, head coach Julie Goodenough talked about playing in New Mexico's arena, which saw over four thousand people in the Wednesday night matchup. "Historically, the pit is a really ... [Read More…]

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Five starters lead way in win over Hornets

December 5, 2022 by Carrie Johnston Leave a Comment

The Wildcats (4-3) returned to winning after a five day break on Friday, defeating the Alabama State Hornets (0-6) 78-67 in Moody Coliseum. The Wildcats 11-point win was spearheaded by the starting five. In the Friday night matchup, each of them scoring in double digits. The starting five included: Graduate guard Madi Miller; 17 points, six ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports Tagged With: ACU basketball, ACU WBB, ACU women's basketball, Head coach Julie Goodenough, Julie Goodenough

Tristin Keller, jack of all trades, aims to master one

December 1, 2022 by Carrie Johnston Leave a Comment

A "jack of all trades," is defined as a person who does various types of work. For students, that can mean jobs or maybe a double major, but one of ACU's student athletes fits that description to the letter. Tristin Keller, a freshman guard from Mason, has been involved in the world of sports ever since she was little but the hardwood of a ... [Read More…]

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ACU splits weekend at UNT Thanksgiving Tournament

November 29, 2022 by Carrie Johnston Leave a Comment

The Wildcats (3-3) finished the weekend in Denton 1-1 after defeating the Montana State Bobcats (4-2) 66-61 on Friday and falling to the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (3-4) 54-38 at the UNT Thanksgiving Tournament. After the weekend tournament, head coach Julie Goodenough said that the tournament had its ups and downs for the team, and she saw the ... [Read More…]

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Three Wildcats score double digits in win over Mustangs

November 17, 2022 by Carrie Johnston Leave a Comment

ACU (2-1) earned its second straight home win of the season as they took down NAIA team, University of Southwest (1-3), 77-36. Along with the Wildcats getting their second win at home, the team got the win just in time for Kids Day. Over a thousand elementary students from Taylor County and the surrounding areas were present at the game, and ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: ACU WBB, ACU women's basketball, Head coach Julie Goodenough, Wildcats Basketball

Wildcats face first loss on the road against Rice

November 16, 2022 by Carrie Johnston Leave a Comment

Despite having an early first half lead, the Wildcats ultimately fell to Conference-USA team, University of Rice Owls, 85-69. After the game, head coach Julie Goodenough said that she was proud of how her team came out in the first half, but there were crucial mistakes made in the second half that her team needs to work on "I was really ... [Read More…]

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First half surge carries ACU to seventh win of 2022 season

November 12, 2022 by Carrie Johnston Leave a Comment

The Wildcats' (7-3, 3-0) 38-point first half stunned the Sam Houston Bearkats (5-3) on Saturday, allowing ACU to leave Huntsville with the win, 45-28. The win gave ACU its seventh win of the season, which is the first time in the university's Div. I history that the program has recorded seven or more wins in a season, all while being undefeated ... [Read More…]

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Jackson’s career best propel Wildcats in Goodenough’s 200th ACU win

November 10, 2022 by Carrie Johnston Leave a Comment

The Wildcats opened the 2022-23 season on a dominant note, defeating the Div. III Howard Payne Lady Jackets, 89-37. The win on Wednesday night was a historic one for the Wildcats, with it being the first game in Moody Coliseum since March 3, 2020, where they defeated then Southland Conference foe Stephen F. Austin, 88-62. The game was also ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports Tagged With: ACU WBB, Head coach Julie Goodenough, HPU, HPU WBB, Julie Goodenough

McIvor’s career-high earns ACU I-20 rivalry win against Tarleton

November 6, 2022 by Carrie Johnston Leave a Comment

The I-20 rivalry was renewed in Stephenville on Saturday, but it was ACU (6-3, 3-0) who ended up taking home a conference win against the Tarleton Texans (5-4, 1-2) on Saturday, 28-23. The win gave the Wildcats their third win in Western Athletic Conference, keeping them undefeated in conference play so far. The team also ascended to the top ... [Read More…]

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Goodenough’s young, new Wildcats prepare for season opener

October 23, 2022 by Carrie Johnston Leave a Comment

The Wildcats aim to pay off a months of preseason practice and preparations on Nov. 9 as they face off against Howard Payne in Moody Coliseum. Leading ACU for the 11th straight season is head coach Julie Goodenough, which the experienced head coach said her and her team already have big aspirations on their mind. "I'm a firm believer in you ... [Read More…]

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