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Wildcats edge Crusaders 72-68

December 1, 2010 by Ryan Cantrell

The Wildcats edged Dallas Christian 72­-68 at home last Monday night. ACU improved to 2-1 on the early season. "I didn't think we played very well. I felt that we had some guys that were ready to go home for thanksgiving, but anytime you get a win it's a good thing," Coach Jason Copeland said. "Hopefully it is a wake-­up call for us, because we ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Basketball

ACU season comes to disappointing end

November 27, 2010 by Ryan Cantrell

The Wildcats' season came to an end Saturday as the  Central Missouri Mules upset ACU 55­-41 in a second-round playoff matchup. A 21-0 first quarter deficit was too much for the Wildcats to overcome as the Mules advanced to the next round. "We are really disappointed on how the game turned out," Coach Chris Thomsen said. "I think both teams ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports Tagged With: Football

Wildcats drop home opener

November 19, 2010 by Ryan Cantrell

The Wildcats dropped their home opener 105-91 against Texas-Permian Basin, unable to overcome 35 turnovers. The loss drops the Wildcats to 0-3 on the season as the Falcons improved to 3-0. ACU will be back on the court next Tuesday in San Antonio when it takes on St. Mary's University in a non-conference game. "When you look at the stat sheet, we ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Basketball

Wildcats’ season ends in heartbreak

November 17, 2010 by Ryan Cantrell

The Wildcats' season came to a heartbreaking end Sunday as the Hilltoppers of St. Edward's defeated the Wildcats in penalty kicks 4­-3. ACU and St. Edwards drew to a 1-1 tie through regulation and two extra time periods before the game was decided in the shootout. After earning the fourth seed in the NCAA Division II tournament, the Wildcats ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Soccer

Wildcats to meet Rambelles in NCAA tournament

November 12, 2010 by Ryan Cantrell

The Wildcats will take on Angelo State University for the third time this season in their first NCAA Division II tournament appearance in the program's history. St. Edward's University earned the top seed in the region and will host the Wildcats and Rambelles in Austin. "I don't think our game plan against them is going to be any different," head ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Soccer

Soccer wins its first-ever LSC Championship with a 2-0 win

November 10, 2010 by Ryan Cantrell

For the first time in program history, the Wildcats are champions. ACU defeated Midwestern State in the conference championship on Sunday to earn its first Lone Star Conference Championship. "It was exciting. It was nice to be able to play at that level at this time of year," Coach Casey Wilson said. "It is good for the girls to know that they are ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Soccer

Wildcats to meet Rambelles in tourney

November 5, 2010 by Ryan Cantrell

ACU will take on Angelo State at 5 p.m. Friday after a first round bye in the Lone Star Conference Tournament which began Thursday. The Wildcats entered the tournament as the second seed behind first seed Midwestern State. Midwestern State finished the season 10-1 in conference, earning the top seed and the rights to host the conference ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Soccer

Kojies, Moonies take home intramural football championships

October 29, 2010 by Ryan Cantrell

Four champions were crowned Tuesday at the Larry "Satch" Sanders Intramural Field as intramural football came to a close. "The amount of teams was equal to the amount from last year, which is good because students are still coming out, and they are enjoying playing intramurals," said Mark Jackson, assistant intramural director. "I think the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Intramurals, Ko Jo Kai

ACU wins two on the road

October 27, 2010 by Ryan Cantrell

ACU recorded two big wins this weekend on the road against Angelo State and Incarnate Word. The victories put them in a tie for first place with Midwestern State at top of the conference. The Wildcats fell behind against Angelo on Friday as the Rambelles struck first. Ashley Brown scored in the 60th minute to take a 1-0 lead for ASU.  The ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Soccer

“They’ll break your heart, kid”

October 22, 2010 by Ryan Cantrell

Growing up in the DFW area as an avid sports fan, I have almost become numb to heartbreak. Sure, the Cowboys were good in the early 90s, but I was still young. The Stars won a Stanley Cup in 1999, but they have slowly gone downhill since then. For most of my life and in my most recent memories my teams have only caused pain and tears. The Cowboys ... [Read More…]

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