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Defense impressive early, Falcons take flight late

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Air Force outscored the Wildcats 21-7 in the second quarter and racked up over 600 yards of total offense on its way to its 21st consecutive win over an FCS-opponent, 37-21. "The first thing you do after a deal like this is you tip your hat to the Air Force Academy, those guys are class," said head coach Ken Collums. "Where we are as a program, ... [Read More…]

Collums calls Air Force toughest test all year

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It has been almost ten months since the Wildcats walked off the field in Colorado with a bitter taste in their mouths after a 40-36 loss to Northern Colorado. ACU will get a shot at redemption Sept. 10, but before it can even think about that game, a triple-option and Mountain West powerhouse awaits them in Colorado Springs. In 20 games Air ... [Read More…]

Stadium construction on schedule for 2017 home opener

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Fall 2017 will not only bring the much anticipated year of eligibility for postseason competition at the Div. 1 level, but the department of athletics has confirmed the Wildcat stadium is on pace to open on time. The new and improved Wildcat Stadium is being constructed by HKS architecture firm, the same distinguished firm based out of Dallas, ... [Read More…]

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Athletics announce Bingham as Barnier’s successor

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ACU athletics ushered in a new era Monday morning when it announced associate head coach at Liberty University, Lance Bingham, as the 19th head coach of the Wildcats' track and field program. He takes over a program that has won 54 team national championships at the NCAA level, which is more than any other track and field program in intercollegiate ... [Read More…]

Benefit run attracts 140 runners despite half marathon cancellation

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One hundred and forty participants lined up across from the ACU police station Saturday morning to take part in the 33rd annual Kirk Goodwin Run. The event hosted by the men's social club Galaxy, was first started in 1983 in honor of Kirk Goodwin, a member of the 1983 Galaxy pledge class who passed away in a fatal car accident. Since then, the ... [Read More…]

Crippen’s adjustments add offensive spark

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At six feet two inches and 225 pounds, junior Russell Crippen is built to hit baseballs a long way. However, despite pacing the team with the most home runs each of the last two seasons, Crippen has transitioned into becoming not just one of the Wildcats' most powerful hitters, but also the most efficient. Crippen leads the Wildcats 35 hits, is ... [Read More…]

Goodenough adds to season accolades with Chuck Moser Award

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The ACU women's basketball team ended their season over a month ago, but continued to receive accolades as a result of their success. Head coach Julie Goodenough was recognized with the Chuck Moser coach of the year award on Monday. The Moser Award is named after the legendary Abilene High football coach, who coached the Eagles to three straight ... [Read More…]

New officers bring new leadership to social club landscape

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With spring rushes underway, the rushees aren't the only ones testing out new waters. As of last week all 11 social clubs have elected new presidents for the 2016-2017 year. Each club held nominations and elections earlier this spring, and have also filled the other vacancies left with the passing of the torch. Kyle Karnei, who was recently ... [Read More…]

Walker and Williams push Wildcat’s toward postseason contention

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After ACU's no. 2 and three doubles teams split matches with Lamar to start off the month of April, the decision rested on the shoulders of the Wildcats' no. 1 duo: junior Erin Walker and sophomore Whitney Williams. The duo fell behind 5-2 in the match and the outcome looked all but decided. But Walker and Williams rallied to win the next set ... [Read More…]

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