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ACU shuts out two at home

October 20, 2010 by Ryan Cantrell

The Wildcats shut out two conference opponents last weekend to improve to 11-2 overall and 6-1 in conference. ACU downed the Bronchos of Central Oklahoma 3-0 on Friday before defeating Southwestern Oklahoma State 4-0. "The games went great this weekend. We played well," Coach Casey Wilson said. "We played good on Friday against Central Oklahoma, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Soccer

Rivalry night lives up to expectations

October 13, 2010 by Ryan Cantrell

Intramural football amped up last Thursday as the social clubs squared off in a night of rivalry. The championship league featured match-ups that included GSP-Galaxy, Trojans­-Sub-T, Alpha Kai-Delta Theta and Sigma Theta Chi-Ko Jo Kai. "We do rivalry week because it brings out tremendous amounts of excitement. The teams enjoy playing each other, ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats gear up for Buffs

October 7, 2010 by Ryan Cantrell

The Wildcats will host the West Texas A&M University Buffaloes and the Eastern New Mexico University Zias this weekend in two conference matches. ACU will face the Buffaloes at 4 p.m. Friday and finish the weekend's doubleheader at noon Sunday against the Zias. "The next two conference games are huge, just like the last two were," coach Casey ... [Read More…]

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Wildcat soccer remains perfect on the road

October 6, 2010 by Ryan Cantrell

The Wildcats remained unbeaten on the road last weekend, winning two conference road games against East Central University and Northeastern State University. The Wildcats knocked off the Tigers of East Central 4-2 on Friday before traveling to Tahlequah on Sunday. The Wildcats would score two early second-half goals against the RiverHawks, giving ... [Read More…]

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Pride in purple hits new heights

October 1, 2010 by Ryan Cantrell

I have never been more proud to be a Wildcat than I am this semester. Like other universities, ACU's sports program has been strong in a few sports but has struggled in others. This semester, however, the Wildcats have been great in every sport. As an avid sports fan, I am truly proud to call myself an ACU Wildcat. The football team is looking ... [Read More…]

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Soccer drops LSC opener

September 29, 2010 by Ryan Cantrell

The Wildcats fell short in their conference opener Sunday, dropping a 2-1 decision to No. 25 Midwestern State. The game was restarted Sunday after rain postponed the game Friday afternoon. "Midwestern is a tough team. They are a team we can't make mistakes against," Coach Casey Wilson said. "Unfortunately we made a few mistakes and they ... [Read More…]

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ACU returns home for conference opener

September 24, 2010 by Ryan Cantrell

The Wildcats return home to open up Lone Star Conference play against Midwestern State University on Friday. ACU will host the 25th ranked Mustangs trying to avenge two losses from last season. The Wildcats enter conference play after a 5-1 start to the season. ACU suffered its first loss last Saturday to 12th ranked Florida Southern University in ... [Read More…]

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Soccer drops a heartbreaker

September 22, 2010 by Ryan Cantrell

The Wildcats upset bid of 12th-ranked Florida Southern came just short as ACU lost in overtime, 3-2. The heartbreaking loss drops the Wildcats to 4-1 on the season. A goal on the opening kickoff in overtime by the Moccasins ultimately doomed the Wildcats. Adi Alvarado launched a ball that knuckled past goalkeeper Elliot London to seal the victory ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Soccer

Wildcats on par for the season

September 17, 2010 by Ryan Cantrell

The Wildcat golf team finished second out of 18 teams in the Charles Coody West Texas Intercollegiate at the Diamondback Golf Club Tuesday afternoon. The University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos shot four strokes better than the Wildcats on the final day to win the tournament. The Bronchos trailed ACU by a stroke entering the final day of ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Golf

Wildcats remain unbeaten

September 15, 2010 by Ryan Cantrell

ACU improved on a good start to the season last Friday, defeating St. Mary's 5-0 in San Antonio. ACU improves to 3-0-0 for the season and has still not surrendered a goal. The Wildcats' performance earned ACU its third victory and shutout of the season. ACU has now outscored its opponents 10-0 in three matches. The offensive outburst is ... [Read More…]

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