After nearly a year of no competition, the Wildcats competed in Texas Tech's Corky Classic in their first indoor meet. Other schools that participated included Baylor, Texas, Texas Tech, Lubbock Christian, Wayland Baptist, West Texas A&M and Angelo State. "It truly felt good to be back competing again," head coach Jerrod Cook said. "We've ... [Read More…]
Season predictions: ACU basketball
The ACU men's basketball opening game kickstarts college basketball across the country Wednesday against Eastern Tennessee State at 10:00 a.m. The Wildcats posted an impressive 20-11 record and finished second in the Southland conference standings. The preseason standings have the Wildcats finishing second again the conference. Season ... [Read More…]
Weekly predictions: ACU vs. Virginia
Weekly Predictions: ACU vs. Virginia Season Records: T-1st. Owen 3-2 T-1st. Carrie 3-2 3rd. Tavian 2-2 4th. Jalen 2-3 Owen: It’s within reason to suggest that the Wildcats should have waited to play in the spring. They weren’t ready for the season this fall. Certainly, COVID-19 has played a role in a tumultuous season, but the ... [Read More…]
Weekly predictions: ACU vs. Mercer
Weekly Predictions: ACU vs. Mercer Season Records: T-1st. Owen 2-1 T-1st. Carrie 2-1 T-1st. Madi 2-1 4th. Tavian 1-1 5th. Jalen 1-2 Owen: The Wildcats are off to their worst start since 2016 where they lost its first seven games of the season. That finally changes Saturday when they take down Mercer. There’s not much to gauge ... [Read More…]
Women’s soccer falls to Louisiana Tech in overtime
The Wildcats took its second loss of the season in overtime against the Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters, 2-1. Louisiana Tech edged out ACU after a game-winning goal early in overtime. "I thought that we had the better run of play," coach Casey Wilson said. "In a game like soccer, when you have a breakdown it's hard to bounce back. We made a couple ... [Read More…]
Weekly Predictions: ACU vs. Army
Weekly Predictions: ACU vs. Army Season Records: T-1. Owen 1-0 T-1. Carrie 1-0 T-1. Madi 1-0 T-4. Tavian 0-1 T-4. Jalen 0-1 Owen: The Wildcats will be forced to contain the nation’s top rushing team in the country Saturday on national television. To accomplish such a task will likely prove difficult as Army is ... [Read More…]
Weekly predictions: ACU vs. UTEP
Weekly Predictions: ACU vs. UTEP Owen: Wildcat football has returned. Unfortunately, the delayed start could benefit UTEP with two games already under its belt. After a hard-fought comeback against Stephen F. Austin in the season-opener, the Miners were no match against the Longhorns. Nevertheless, UTEP will likely be less anxious coming out of ... [Read More…]
Season predictions: ACU football
Owen: The Wildcats will have their hands full in a historic fall season. Following the departure of former starting quarterback Luke Anthony, questions arise on offense. However, head coach Adam Dorrel has praised the new freshman class as one of the best he’s ever coached. With a tough schedule ahead and a dismal finish to last season, ACU will ... [Read More…]
Cross country shifts to intrasquad run following TCU positive case
The Wildcat cross country team began its season with an intrasquad meet Saturday at its home course. The decision to do an intrasquad meet came after TCU canceled when a member of the team tested positive for COVID-19. "I missed this so much," Grace White, sophomore, said. "It is such a joy to be back with this team. They are truly like a family ... [Read More…]
Women’s basketball adapts offseason training during pandemic
Although COVID-19 has altered the way sports are functioning, that hasn't stopped the Wildcat basketball team from preparing for a possible season this winter. "There have been lots of talks, rumors and projections about this season," head coach Julie Goodenough said. "As of right now, we are moving forward with our normal schedule. We actually ... [Read More…]