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SAAC overhauls sports banquet

May 1, 2015 by Reese Gwin

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee has revamped its annual sports banquet. A notable speaker and a new venue will headline the event on Monday night. For the first time, the ACU athletics banquet will be in the Hunter Welcome Center rather than the Teague Special Events Center. The banquet will also feature a speaker from outside the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ACU Athletics, SAAC, Student Athlete Advisory Committee

Golf grabs fifth at conference championships

April 23, 2015 by Reese Gwin

Wildcat golf finished fifth in the Southland Conference Championship in McKinney Wednesday as the team concluded its spring season. The 'Cats improved three spots in the tournament from last year, their first spring season under head coach Tom Shaw. "Overall, this is a very solid performance for this team," Shaw said. "We beat some ... [Read More…]

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Golf to play in Conference Championship

April 16, 2015 by Reese Gwin

The ACU golf team is headed to McKinney Monday to compete at the Southland Conference Championships. The tournament will be at the Stonebridge Ranch Golf Club and is the last of the Wildcats' season due to the probationary period ACU athletics is currently in. "We know there is nothing beyond this tournament, but that is going to have no ... [Read More…]

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Renner withdraws at Jim West Intercollegiate

April 7, 2015 by Reese Gwin

The ACU golf team had a tough first day at the Jim West Intercollegiate tournament in Bastrop. They finished Monday 13th in the 15-team field. Senior Corbin Renner, the team's top player, was forced to withdraw after the first two rounds because of a back injury. Renner informed the team of his decision via text message Monday night. "I hate ... [Read More…]

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Renner consistent on home course

April 1, 2015 by Reese Gwin

Senior Corbin Renner once again led the Wildcats in his hometown tournament at Chenal Country Club. The Wildcats finished 14th at the University of Arkansas ­- Little Rock First Tee Classic on Tuesday. Renner's three round score of 218 was the lowest on the team and good enough to tie for 17th overall. "It was a lot of fun to be able to play ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Golf

Renner takes Wildcats home to UALR Classic

March 26, 2015 by Reese Gwin

ACU golf is back on the road this weekend to play in the University of Arkansas-Little Rock First Tee Classic Monday. It will be their first tournament since their spring break trip to the Carolinas, in which ACU finished 15 out of 17 in the Bash at the Beach tournament and fourth of 11 in the Pinehurst Intercollegiate. "The time off after ... [Read More…]

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Renner Captains ‘Cats through Carolinas

March 17, 2015 by Reese Gwin

The ACU golf team didn't stop to play in the sun during spring break. Instead, they played in two tournaments totaling 108 competitive holes. The Wildcats tied for 15th in the Bash at the Beach in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, last Tuesday. They closed the week Sunday in fourth place at the Pinehurst Intercollegiate in Pinehurst, North ... [Read More…]

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Golf travels to Myrtle Beach and Pinehurst

March 5, 2015 by Reese Gwin

The ACU golf team is headed to the Carolinas for spring break. The Wildcats will compete Monday and Tuesday in the Bash at the Beach in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Three days later, they will play in the Pinehurst Intercollegiate in Pinehurst, North Carolina. "It is a unique opportunity to get to play in these tournaments," said ... [Read More…]

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Students compete in annual SA dodgeball tournament

February 26, 2015 by Reese Gwin

Students' Association partnered with the intramural office to conduct the 4th annual dodgeball tournament this week. One hundred thirty-five students and 19 teams competed in a men and women's tournament Tuesday and Thursday. Rachael Shudde, president of the freshman class, was responsible for organizing the event. "Organizing the tournament ... [Read More…]

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Renner and ‘Cats win season opener

February 19, 2015 by Reese Gwin

It was cold, and it was windy. But it didn't seem to matter to the ACU golf team. The Wildcats won in their first tournament of the spring season, and Corbin Renner, senior from Little Rock, Arkansas, claimed the individual title at the University of Texas-Pan Americam classic Tuesday. It was the first win for the Wildcats since September and ... [Read More…]

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