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Women’s basketball keeps pace with Central Arkansas

February 25, 2017 by Derek Marcelain

With big wins over Stephen F. Austin, Northwestern State, and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Abilene Christian has given themselves a good shot to repeat as conference champions as they sit in second place in the Southland Conference. ACU, which has three games remaining on their schedule, currently sits a half-game back from the leader Central ... [Read More…]

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With win and SFA loss, ACU reclaims top spot

February 6, 2017 by Derek Marcelain

The women’s basketball team walked away Saturday with a 22-point victory over Sam Houston St. The win puts the Wildcats at a six-game winning streak as they are a game into the last half of their conference games on schedule for the regular season. In what started to be a back and forth game to the score of 10-12, in favor of the Bearkats and ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats overcome early deficit, pull away late

February 4, 2017 by Derek Marcelain

The Wildcats came out of the gate slow against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in the first quarter, but were able to bounce back late. The Islanders held ACU to a 3-10 shooting performance from the field and along with out-rebounding ACU 14-4, scoring eight second chance points off the offensive boards, the Wildcats finished the first quarter down ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats down UIW and McNeese to move to 7-1 in SLC

January 30, 2017 by Derek Marcelain

The Wildcats had two games this past week, starting off with a trip to San Antonio, TX to take on the University of the Incarnate Word (5-14, 3-5) on Thursday, before heading home to take on McNeese State University (10-9, 5-3) on Saturday. ACU would jump out to a hot start against Incarnate Word, ending the first quarter with a 27-17 lead, but ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats start off conference play with a 5-1 record after win against Nicholls

January 25, 2017 by Derek Marcelain

Women's basketball began the spring semester with an 89-73 win over Nicholls. The seniors for the Wildcats dominated the game, combining to score 72 of ACU’s points on the night. The team was led by senior guard Alexis Mason, who scored 24 points and went 6-for-12 from beyond the arc. The Wildcats went into the half down one, 39-38, but after ... [Read More…]

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Tough slate ahead as Wildcats look to get back on track

November 29, 2016 by Derek Marcelain

The Wildcats (3-2, 0-0) have a busy slate ahead as they play three games this week. ACU will be on the road for its first two games as it travels to San Antonio to take on UT-San Antonio on Tuesday and then heads to Waco on Thursday to play No. 4 Baylor. The women close the week by hosting University of Missouri-Kansas City on Saturday. ACU was ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats push home winning streak to 20 games, after wins against Omaha and UTRGV to close out WNIT

November 20, 2016 by Derek Marcelain

The ACU Wildcats ended their WNIT action in the consolation bracket with two wins against two quality teams in University of Nebraska at Omaha and UT Rio Grande Valley. This weekend also pushes the women’s basketball team’s home winning streak to 20 games. ACU played Omaha on Friday night in what proved to be a close back-and-forth ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats continue WNIT action against Omaha

November 18, 2016 by Derek Marcelain

The Wildcats continue WNIT action this weekend as they will play against Nebraska-Omaha on Friday and continue play on Saturday against either North Texas or UT Rio Grande depending on who wins and loses each game. The Wildcats are in the consolation bracket after their close 46-52 loss to No. 24 Missouri. Nebraska-Omaha lost to Colorado St. ... [Read More…]

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Final year of transition proves to be best yet

November 18, 2016 by Derek Marcelain

The volleyball team finished its best season in the Southland Conference on a four-game winning streak. The Wildcats went 12-19 in the regular season, which is their best overall record since 2012, the year before joining the Southland Conference. ACU found great success in conference play, going 11-5 against conference opponents. This was the ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats drop season opener against No. 24 Mizzou

November 15, 2016 by Derek Marcelain

The women’s basketball team began their season with a trip to take on No. 24 Missouri in the first round of the WNIT, losing by a final score of 52-46. Each teams were shorthanded, as the Tigers were without two of their players due to season ending injuries, and the Wildcats were without reigning Southland Conference Player of the Year Alexis ... [Read More…]

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