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Fan poll to determine LSC Era Starting 5

December 5, 2012 by Edward Isaacs

The ACU Athletic department is currently conducting a fan poll to determine which Wildcats will be voted to the Lone Star Conference Era Starting 5 men's and women's basketball teams. The poll is in honor of the 'Cats 39th and final year as a member of the Lone Star Conference. Fans will be able to vote from Thursday, Nov. 29 through Tuesday, Jan. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Basketball

Lone senior: Allen sets example

November 30, 2012 by Edward Isaacs

Being the lone ranger can be tough and a lonely road at times. Senior Kalynne Allen had that title for three straight years. Allen has been the only Wildcat volleyball player from her class since her sophomore year, but she handled the situation with maturity and always carried a positive attitude about it. "That was a hard transition," Allen ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Volleyball

Wildcats finish roller coaster season

November 28, 2012 by Edward Isaacs

This season was a roller coaster ride for the Wildcats. It was full of ups and downs and included magnificent play as well as less than stellar performances. "The last three matches of the season were fun," said head coach Kellen Mock. "But there has been some frustration this year with not being able to put a match away." "We did a good job of ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Volleyball

‘Cats swept out of LSC tournament

November 16, 2012 by Edward Isaacs

The Wildcats kept their first-round Lone Star Conference Championship match close, but No. 2 seed West Texas A&M ultimately swept the 'Cats out of the tournament 27-25, 25-20 and 25-21 in San Angelo. ACU entered the tournament on a two-match winning streak. The team ends their LSC and Division II career after the loss. The Wildcats finish the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Volleyball

‘Cats earn No. 7 seed, face WTAMU

November 14, 2012 by Edward Isaacs

The Wildcats enter the Lone Star Conference Championship as the No. 7 seed after wining their final two matches of the regular season. The team will face No. 2 seed West Texas A&M University in the first of four first-round matches. The tournament begins Thursday and will be hosted by Angelo State who recently won their first conference ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Volleyball

12,000 reasons to celebrate

November 11, 2012 by Edward Isaacs

The Wildcats' last game of the season was significant in more ways than one. The 'Cats defeated University of Incarnate Word 24-12 while wearing red bands in support of Rex Fleming and his fight with brain cancer. Senior quarterback Mitchell Gale surpassed former 'Cat Billy Malone ('05-'08) to become ACU's and the Lone Star Conference's all-time ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Football, Mitchell Gale

Wildcats sneak into LSC tourney

November 9, 2012 by Edward Isaacs

The Wildcats are headed to the Lone Star Conference tournament no matter what the results are this weekend. Although the team is going to finish with a losing record in the conference (6-11 currently), they have done just enough to qualify for the tournament. The top eight finishers in the LSC move on to the tourney. The 'Cats are currently tied ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Volleyball

Kenley teacher brings students to polling station

November 7, 2012 by Edward Isaacs

Marla Diaz shows up to the University Church parking lot in a van carrying a group of around 10 kids from Kenley School in Abilene. Diaz teaches at Kenley and does not want to pass up an opportunity to make voting "real" for her students. After getting a tour, the kids come back out of the church gym giggling. "I want to set an example and ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Features Tagged With: Election 2012, Voting

Team still holds LSC tourney spot

November 7, 2012 by Edward Isaacs

The Wildcats lost to two of the top five teams in the Lone Star Conference over the weekend. Despite the defeats, the team still has a chance at post season play. The 'Cats are currently sitting in eighth place in the LSC. The top eight teams move on to the conference tournament at the end of the season. "If we win both matches we control our ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Volleyball

The Irish are fighting for a championship

November 1, 2012 by Edward Isaacs

I love college football. The passion, rivalries, conferences and atmosphere is unlike anything else in sports and no team encompasses college football better than Notre Dame. That is why, in the past few years, the college football landscape has felt a little off. It has been a while since the Fighting Irish have been relevant this late in the ... [Read More…]

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