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BREAKING NEWS: Wildcats’ playoff destiny unknown after 46-30 loss

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor The ACU football team's destiny in the NCAA Division II playoffs is out of their hands; The Southwest regional committee will make that decision. "We've got to wait," linebacker Cody Stutts said. "And hope and pray that we get in." ACU failed to secure the Lone Star Conference championship and a playoff spot ... [Read More…]

Cats’ postseason hinges on win

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor The ACU football team will check into a hotel in Abilene Friday night. But not for the chocolate mints on the pillows. It's to help the team block out all distractions before its final regular season game, which they must win to clinch a spot in the playoffs. "We're trying to create an isolated environment," ... [Read More…]

Wildcats kick back

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Wide receiver Jerale Badon made one catch in the second half against Texas A&M-Kingsville. But it was the most important catch of the game. After heading to the sideline with a first-half MCL sprain, an injured Badon returned with 14 seconds on the clock and caught a 34-yard pass to set up place kicker Matt ... [Read More…]

Regionals offer second chance

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor The ACU volleyball team lost to Texas Woman's University in the quarterfinals of the Lone Star Conference Tournament. But their postseason is far from over. The Wildcats will make their third-straight appearance in the NCAA Division II Southwest Regional Tournament on Thursday, with their first match against newly ... [Read More…]

Atom bombs for dummies

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By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Sports Editor What is the intelligence community's latest solution to fighting international terrorism? Posting an "Atom Bomb for dummies" manual on the Internet. According to the New York Times article "U.S. Web site is said to reveal Nuclear Primer," a government Web site, initially created to archive Iraqi documents ... [Read More…]

ACU’s tackles test in Kingsville

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor After two failed PAT's opened the door for a game-winning Tarleton State field goal in the Wildcats' first loss of the season, head coach Chris Thomsen  doesn't want to let the same thing happen again.  "We've made some personnel changes to try and fix some things," Thomsen said. Among those personnel ... [Read More…]

Victory prepares team for postseason

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor For the Wildcat volleyball team, the upcoming Lone Star Conference tournament began with the last game of the season. "We knew we had to win," defensive specialist Malia Plumlee said. "This was the beginning of the conference tournament for us." The Wildcats finished their regular season and headed into the ... [Read More…]

Special teams mistakes cost win

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor The back-and-forth South division tiebreaker between ACU and Tarleton State came down to special teams. Tarleton executed and ACU didn't. "It's a disappointing deal," head coach Chris Thomsen said. "We had the opportunity to win the game ... we just got beat." Tarleton State kicker Paul Williams booted a 32-yard ... [Read More…]

Wildcats prepare for LSC tiebreaker: The nationally ranked football team will play Tarleton State on Saturday. The game will decide who is first in the LSC South.

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor After handing powerhouse West Texas A&M a 49-33 surprise, the 7-0 Wildcats are three wins away from a 10-0 season and are tied for first place in Conference. But one of three obstacles in the way of the Wildcats' unblemished season is the experienced defense of Tarleton State. "A good defense like Tarleton ... [Read More…]

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