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Volleyball makes history in SLC tournament victory

November 18, 2017 by Jonathan Raitz

When Stephen F. Austin's final service error sailed over the back row player's heads to give the Wildcats a 15-12 win in game five, it wasn't just the first post-season win for volleyball at the Div. 1 level. It also marked the first time an eight seed had ever upset the top-seed in the Southland Conference Tournament. After inching its way in ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats pull away from Randall late, head to Arkansas next

November 13, 2017 by Jonathan Raitz

On an opening night that was filled with lots of excitement and anticipation, the men's basketball team delivered an 86-68 victory over Randall University. Junior forward Jaren Lewis, who picked up 17 points and 10 rebounds in the win, said it was a relief to get the season going. "It feels really good, we've been waiting a long time to get ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats earn final Southland Conference Tournament spot

November 12, 2017 by Jonathan Raitz

On the final day of the regular season, the Wildcats found out their season wasn't quite over, as the women were awarded the eighth and final seed in next weekend's conference tournament on a tiebreaker. ACU entered Thursday's game against Incarnate Word needing just one more win, but the Cardinals were not ready to relinquish their post-season ... [Read More…]

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Men’s team stacked with potential

November 9, 2017 by Jonathan Raitz

One of the most anticipated basketball seasons in Wildcat history may be just around the corner. In their first year of post-conference eligibility, the Wildcats begin the season ranked seventh in the preseason polls. The ranking does come as a bit of a surprise, considering ACU returns all five of its starters, the previous two freshman of the ... [Read More…]

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Volleyball gears up for final road trip looking to clinch

November 8, 2017 by Jonathan Raitz

The magic number is one. After last weekend's four-set victory over Lamar, the Wildcats control their own destiny needing just one more win to clinch a berth in the Southland Conference Tournament. Against Lamar, ACU showed complete dominance in the first set. The Wildcats jumped out to a 14-5 lead after an error by Lamar before eventually ... [Read More…]

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Soccer falls in semifinal shootout

November 7, 2017 by Jonathan Raitz

Just two days after taking the game down to the wire against McNeese State before coming up with a 5-3 in penalty kicks, the Wildcats again found themselves in a similar situation, but this time with Stephen F. Austin. And this go around it was the Lumberjacks come away with 4-2 shootout victory. The women extended their streak of shutout soccer ... [Read More…]

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Postseason berth looms large for volleyball

November 3, 2017 by Jonathan Raitz

After sweeping Sam Houston State in straight sets for a huge upset victory on the road, volleyball had a chance to clinch its first-ever Div. 1 postseason berth, but came up just short. The Wildcats fell in a four-set battle to top-ranked Stephen F. Austin. The Lumberjacks jumped out to a fast start, taking games one and two fairly easy. The ... [Read More…]

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The real parking issue isn’t with cars

November 3, 2017 by Jonathan Raitz

I certainly would not consider myself an avid bicyclist. I reserve that title for much more committed people, who actually take their bikes off-campus. However, in my final two semesters I have finally created the most efficient way to get to and from class, and around campus. I have carefully plotted my schedule based on the bike racks around ... [Read More…]

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Soccer upends McNeese in shootout

November 2, 2017 by Jonathan Raitz

It took 110 minutes and then some, but the Wildcats upset the Southland Conference Tournament's No. 3 seed in McNeese State, 5-3 in shootout fashion. Junior defender Caity Acosta drove home the game-winning penalty kick after McNeese's fourth kick sailed high off the foot of Morgan Middleton. "Being in that situation is something I'll ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats prepare for first Southland Conference Tournament

October 31, 2017 by Jonathan Raitz

The Wildcats had already secured a spot in the 2017 Southland Conference Tournament before defeating Incarnate Word 4-2 to finish the season 6-5 in conference and clinch the sixth seed. But the win did more than just solidify that spot for ACU. With the 4-2 victory, the Wildcats obviously now have momentum heading into the tournament and are ... [Read More…]

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