The baseball team starts its first game in the Southland Conference against Central Arkansas at 4 p.m. on Friday at Crutcher Scott Field. The game will start the Al Scott Memorial Baseball Classic. The tournament is in honor of late ACU baseball great, Al Scott. who was the main factor in restarting ACU's baseball program in 1991 and a staple in ... [Read More…]
Grand Slam spoils chance of sweep
The ACU softball team went 1-1 in a frigid doubleheader this past Sunday against the Texas Lutheran University Bulldogs. The first game showcased an offensive frenzy by both teams with the Wildcats coming out on top late with a 10-7 win. The second game featured a pitching duel with a wild finish and a bulldog win 4-3. Seniors Lyndi Smith and ... [Read More…]
Wildcats start season against TLU
Head coach Bobby Reeves and the ACU softball team begin their journey to a fourth consecutive winning season this Sunday with a double-header against Texas Lutheran University. The 'Cats hope to capitalize on their first two games against an unfamiliar opponent, Texas Lutheran. "I really don't know anything about Texas Lutheran," coach ... [Read More…]
Globetrotters revisit ACU to perform again
The Globetrotters return for a third time to Moody Coliseum Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. They visited ACU in 2008 and in 2012 bringing large crowds both years. John Houser, assistant director of athletic for operations, thinks the third trip will still bring in a large audience with multiple nuances. "They don't do the same show twice," Houser said, ... [Read More…]
Sherman was disrespectful, but not a thug
Richard Sherman is cockiness incarnate. Sherman has been a force in the NFL the last two years becoming one of the leagues top corners and leading the league with 16 interceptions. He has not only shut down opponents on the field but also off. Unfortunately, his game is overshadowed by his post-game rants, which leads to Sherman unjustly being ... [Read More…]
Gabriel, West play in MOH Bowl
Senior football players Charcandrick West and Taylor Gabriel have added another step in their journey to pro football with their participation in the Medal of Honor Bowl on Jan. 11 in Charleston, S.C. The all-star game featured some of the biggest names in college football ranging from Div. II to FBS. Quarterback Casey Pachall of TCU, ... [Read More…]
Baseball, softball prep for season
ACU's softball and baseball teams will return to the diamond in less than a month. Both teams will look to continue their success from the past seasons. New opponents and new challenges are ahead as they enter the Southland Conference. "We are excited about the opportunities we are going to get to play some Div. I softball," head coach Reeves ... [Read More…]
The BCS era saved its best game for last
The NCAA's final year under the current BCS system came to a close last Monday. This year's slate of games had perfect matchups as every game came down to the wire. Unfortunately, the state of Texas saw a pretty mediocre bowl season with blow-out losses and close wins. The record for the seven schools from the state was just 3-4. The bowl season ... [Read More…]
Volleyball reflects on Div. I season
ACU's first volleyball season in the Southland Conference has come to a close. They finished the season with a 6-18 record and a 2-12 conference record. The team battled through a tough first year schedule but kept pace with their new opponents in Div I. The season included many highlights and it started with a solid opening tournament in ... [Read More…]
ACU finishes its first season in Div. I
The ACU volleyball season ended last week as the Wildcats failed to win either game against Grand Canyon or Incarnate Word. The Wildcats had a great start against GCU winning the first set 25-18. GCU would dominate the next three sets to beat the Wildcats 3-1. The Achilles heel for the Wildcats has been bad finishes all seasons. That continued ... [Read More…]