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ACU stays undefeated with a convincing win over HPU

November 21, 2019 by Jalen Garrett

Coming off its third straight win, the Wildcats put up another clinic as they defeated the Howard Payne Yellow Jackets Tuesday, 96-38. Starting the year at 4-0, ACU is the only remaining Southland Conference team undefeated. ACU has scored 80 or more points in its first four games of the season. It was the defense that played a key factor ... [Read More…]

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Weekly Predictions: SELU vs. ACU

November 15, 2019 by Owen Simpson, Lexi Kirgan, Jalen Garrett and Tavian Miles

WEEKLY PREDICTION STANDINGS Tavian 7-4 Owen 6-5 Jalen 5-6 Lexi 4-6 WILDCATS-LIONS PREDICTIONS Owen: The big question for Saturday’s game is going to be how hard ACU is going to come out swinging. After dropping its first home game last week, the Wildcats will look to salvage what they can to close out the season. The Lions, like ... [Read More…]

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Weekly Predictions: ACU vs. SHSU

November 9, 2019 by Owen Simpson, Tavian Miles, Lexi Kirgan and Jalen Garrett

Weekly Prediction Standings 1. Tavian 7-3 2. Owen 6-4 3. Jalen 5-5 4. Lexi 4-5 Wildcats-Bearkats PREDICTIONS Owen: It can always be challenging to come out swinging after a bye week. But for the Wildcats, the bye week couldn’t have been timed better. After riding a three-game winning streak, it helped ACU rest a banged up core, ... [Read More…]

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McLeod shines in ACU debut over McMurry, 111-43

November 6, 2019 by Jalen Garrett

In the first game of a brand new season, the Wildcats came out blazing against the McMurry Warhawks, blowing them out 111 to 43. The Wildcats were efficient from the floor as a team, shooting 67.8% from the field and 60% from three point range. They were also dominate on the defensive side as well forcing 28 turnovers and 17 steals. Senior ... [Read More…]

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Weekly Predictions: ACU vs. Nicholls

October 24, 2019 by Owen Simpson, Lexi Kirgan, Jalen Garrett and Tavian Miles

Weekly Predictions Season Standings Owen 6-2 Tavian 6-2 Jalen 4-4 Lexi 3-4 WILDCATS-COLONELS PREDICTIONS Owen: The Wildcats face their biggest opponent of the year this weekend, playing on the road. ACU is currently 0-4 away in 2019, compared to 4-0 at home. They have had plenty of opportunities to come out on top outside of ... [Read More…]

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Weekly Predictions: HBU vs. ACU

October 11, 2019 by Owen Simpson, Tavian Miles, Tyler Henderson and Jalen Garrett

WILDCATS-HUSKIES PREDICTIONS Owen: Following yet another tough road loss, the Wildcats start their two-game home stent. Houston Baptist is coming off their first conference loss of the season to Incarnate Word, 38-36. Despite the loss, the Huskies are having a historic season thus far. They have already tied the team record for most wins in a ... [Read More…]

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Weekly Predictions: ACU vs. Lamar

October 4, 2019 by Owen Simpson, Lexi Kirgan, Tavian Miles and Jalen Garrett

WILDCATS-CARDINALS PREDICTIONS Owen: It’s something every team has to learn. Coming off a loss where you should finish out with a win and fail to do so is always a challenge. However, the Wildcats are 2-0 this season coming off of a loss. Meanwhile, Lamar is still looking for its first conference win of the season, sitting at 2-3 on the season. ... [Read More…]

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Weekly predictions: ACU vs. UCA

September 13, 2019 by Owen Simpson, Lexi Kirgan, Jalen Garrett and Tavian Miles

WILDCATS-BEARS PREDICTIONS Owen: After a blowout win against Arizona Christian, the Wildcats’ schedule gets much more competitive here with UCA. The Bears are entering week three hot. They’re coming off a 24-16 win against Austin Peay and a season opening victory over Western Kentucky, 35-28. Meanwhile, the Wildcats were also successful on ... [Read More…]

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Football preview: ACU vs. ACU

September 6, 2019 by Jalen Garrett

Coming off a loss against University of North Texas last week, ACU will look to bounce back in their first home game against the Arizona Christian Firestorm this weekend. Allowing 51 points and 456 yards of offense, ACU's defense didn't play their best game against UNT, but they continued to make adjustments throughout the game. This weekend's ... [Read More…]

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