Sacrifice is a hard thing to grasp until it is forced upon us in tragic and terrifying ways. This week, the country watched in horror as a man driven by evil, in an act of rage, robbed Americans of their fundamental right to life. Their sacrifice was duly and painfully noted. A world away, in Iraq, more than 4,000 American soldiers have paid the ... [Read More…]
Wildcat fans show their true colors at ACU football games
The level of school spirit at football games varies from student to student. Some like to watch and observe quietly, while others believe it to be their duty to be the loudest fan in the crowd. However, the general consensus seems to be when it comes to purple and white spirit, you can't get enough. From the season-opening national telecast to last ... [Read More…]
Wildcats to host NCAA regional cross-country meet
The cross-country team will attempt another step toward a national title at the NCAA II South Central Regional meet at 10 a.m. Saturday in Abilene. With a 19th consecutive conference title under their belt already, the Wildcats' next hurdle on the path to the 2009 National Championship is the regional race. Coach Sam Burroughs' squad put forth a ... [Read More…]
Wildcats think pink
It's every woman's worst nightmare. More than 200,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States every year; 40,000 of them will lose the fight. This season, the ACU women's volleyball team did its part to help by raising awareness and funds to fight the powerful killer. The Wildcats joined scores of high school and collegiate ... [Read More…]
Wildcat volleyball keep winning
The Wildcat volleyball team started the 2009 season with a 1-3 record, and the team has been nearly unbeatable ever since. The team's 3-1 victory over Texas-Permian Basin on Tuesday evening was its 11th victory in a row and 22nd in the last 24 matches. The Wildcats' triumph over UTPB improves their record on the season to 23-5 overall. UTPB does ... [Read More…]
Men claim 19th straight LSC title
The Wildcat men's cross-country team captured its 19th consecutive Lone Star Conference title at the LSC Championships in Canyon last weekend. The victory maintained the longest streak of consecutive conference titles in NCAA Division II and ensured a run of dominance that began in 1991 would not end with this season. Head Coach Sam Burroughs, in ... [Read More…]
Cross-Country runs for 19th straight LSC title
The Wildcat men's cross-country team will gun for its 19th consecutive Lone Star Conference title at the 2009 LSC Championships on Saturday. In 1991, George H.W. Bush was in the Oval Office, Terminator 2 was dominating the big screen, and Kirby Puckett was leading the Twins to a World Series title. The United States has had four different ... [Read More…]
Hall of Fame admits six new members
The ACU Sports Hall of Fame ushered in one of its most diverse and prestigious classes 2009 Celebration Dinner on Saturday evening. Members of the 2009 class include two track and field athletes, a star quarterback, a golf coach, an athletic trainer and a longtime ACU athletics devotee. In the midst of another successful athletics season, Athletic ... [Read More…]
LiveBlog Coverage: No. 1 ACU vs. West Texas A&M
1:53:52 PM: It's a gorgeous day in Abilene, we have sunny skies, a light breeze, and a temperature of 66 degrees 2:08:54 PM: 1Q 14:55 ACU starts at their own 36 yd line 2:10:23 PM: 1Q 14:12 Gales first pass of the game is intercepted WT has it at the ACU 36 yd line 2:13:00 PM: 1Q 13:28 huge 10 yd sack by Kevin Washington makes it 3rd and 20 for ... [Read More…]
Wildcats claim top spot in nation as Homecoming nears
The Wildcats have reached the summit. For the first time since joining NCAA Division II in 1983, ACU is the top-ranked team in the nation. The Wildcats entered last weekend tied at second place in the American Football Coaches Association poll, the highest ranking in ACU history. The Wildcat's 38-14 victory over Angelo State, combined with a ... [Read More…]
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