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From business class to sports staff

May 2, 2013 by Edward Isaacs

I'll be honest, I don't really like writing about myself. It just feels awkward. But since this is the last piece you'll see from me in Texas' greatest college newspaper, I suppose I can try. So here goes. When I came to ACU I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. My major was chosen by what sounded good. Seriously. After two years of ... [Read More…]

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Offense sputters as ‘Cats lose to ASU

April 30, 2013 by Edward Isaacs

The Wildcat offense could not get anything going against Angelo State's starting pitchers this past weekend. The 'Cats lost three of four to the Rams which dropped the team from second place to fifth in the Lone Star Conference. "We have to hit better," said utility-man Travis Schuetze. "We can't expect our pitchers to throw zeroes every ... [Read More…]

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Former ACU placekicker Lineberry signs contract with Panthers

April 29, 2013 by Edward Isaacs

Former ACU placekicker Morgan Lineberry signed a three-year free agent contract with the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League not long after the NFL Draft came to a close Saturday night. Lineberry received a signing bonus from Carolina, which is uncommon for rookie free agents. The Panthers current kicker is Graham Gano, a four-year ... [Read More…]

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Tarleton too much for the Wildcats

April 23, 2013 by Edward Isaacs

The Wildcats could not take advantage of a four-game series with first place Tarleton State University this past weekend. The team lost three of four to the No. 24 Texans in Stephenville. However, they did keep TSU from clinching the Lone Star Conference regular-season championship. With a sweep, the Texans would have claimed at least a share of ... [Read More…]

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‘Cats battle TSU for top spot in LSC

April 18, 2013 by Edward Isaacs

First place in the Lone Star Conference will be up for grabs this weekend when the 'Cats travel to Stephenville to take on the Tarleton State University Texans. The Wildcats will play a four-game series that could determine the regular season conference champion. The weekend match-up begins Friday at 3 p.m. and continues on Saturday with a 2 p.m. ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats steal the show

April 16, 2013 by Edward Isaacs

The Wildcats were shutout 8-0 in the first game against Cameron University but strong starting pitching, like it has for most of the season, allowed the team to win the final three games of the series and take three-of-four from the Aggies. "Those were probably the biggest wins of the year," said head coach Britt Bonneau. "It's going to be hard to ... [Read More…]

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Coach is more than Goodenough

April 11, 2013 by Edward Isaacs

Head coach firings are usually looked upon in a negative light. In the case of the women's basketball program, the change was a step in the right direction. Julie Goodenough took over as head coach of the basketball team on March 27, 2012. She replaced Shawna Lavender who began her head coaching career with the Wildcats during the 2002-03 ... [Read More…]

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Bats cooled in Canyon

April 9, 2013 by Edward Isaacs

The Wildcats lost their first Lone Star Conference series of the season this weekend. The Buffaloes of West Texas A&M snatched three-of-four games from the 'Cats behind dominant starting pitching. The Buffaloes held the Wildcats to a under .200 team batting average in the four games in Canyon. The team scored just nine runs while West Texas ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports Tagged With: Baseball

Conwell makes history

April 2, 2013 by Edward Isaacs

Senior outfielder Kyle Conwell did something this weekend only one other player in ACU baseball history has done. He smashed three home runs in Friday night's game against Eastern New Mexico. That feat tied the single-game record set by Joel Wells in 2006 against Tarleton State. "It's a great honor to be in the record books," Conwell said. "To be ... [Read More…]

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‘Cats continue their hot streak

March 26, 2013 by Edward Isaacs

The Wildcats continued their impressive play over the weekend by nearly sweeping No. 10 Texas A&M University-Kingsville in their own backyard. The 'Cats took 3-of-4 games from the Javelinas and improved their overall record to 18-11 (6-2 in the Lone Star Conference). Kingsville fell to 20-8 and 4-4 in the LSC. "Everything is starting to click ... [Read More…]

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