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Wildcats overcome small budget to build consistent program

April 23, 2010 by Ryan Cantrell

Growing up in Texas, most young boys dream about playing high school football. Of the small percentage who actually fulfill their dream, even a smaller percentage get the opportunity to play at the college level. And the few who earn this opportunity must still compete for scholarships. Some people believe the best athletes play Division I ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Football

NHL playoffs serve as perfect postseason model

April 15, 2010 by Ryan Cantrell

The six to eight weeks after the Masters have always been my favorite time to be a sports fan. The NCAA tournament and the greatest golf tournament of the year have just ended, and baseball season is just beginning. But the greatest thing about this time is having the NBA and NHL playoffs on at the same time. As an avid sports fan, nothing beats a ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: NHL

Wildcats take series against ASU for second time in ACU softball history

April 11, 2010 by Ryan Cantrell

The Wildcats took two of three from the Angelo State Rambelles this past weekend. ACU won the first game 4-0 and dropped the second game 9-0, before taking the series 7-5. "I think our girls came out ready to play. They played their game, they were intense and focused, but they were also having fun," said Head Coach Chantiel Wilson. "At the plate, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Softball

Offense looks sharp in spring scrimmage

April 8, 2010 by Ryan Cantrell

The Wildcats closed spring practice with an open scrimmage at Shotwell Stadium on Thursday. The main question that emerged from spring training is the same one the Wildcats faced last season. Who will the Wildcats play at quarterback? Last season, Zach Stewart and Clark Harrell started the season sharing time at the position. As the season ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports Tagged With: Football

Wildcats split LSC Crossover Tournament

March 31, 2010 by Ryan Cantrell

The Wildcats went 3-3 in the LSC Crossover Tournament this weekend. ACU split a pair of games on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. "We did some things better than we had the week before," said Head Coach Chantiel Wilson. "Two of our games we lost were by one run, so we need to work on playing seven strong innings to come out with a win." The first day ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Softball

TWU sweeps past softball team

March 24, 2010 by Ryan Cantrell

Texas Woman's University swept the Wildcat softball team in its opening LSC conference series. The sweep drops the Wildcats to 0-3 in conference and 9-16 overall. I think we got comfortable with the lead we had, and our bullpen struggled late in the game," said Head Coach Chantiel Wilson. "We did not play through all seven innings, and we need to ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Softball

Women’s tennis blasts Tarleton 8-1

March 12, 2010 by Ryan Cantrell

The Wildcats cruised to an 8-1 victory against No. 21 Tarleton State in Stephenville on Wednesday night. This marks the team's sixth straight win, and the Wildcats improve to 13-2 on the season; the TexAnns fall to 8-5. The Wildcats won the first three doubles matches to take a quick 3-0 lead. Dina Pavlin and Jaclyn Walker entered the match ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Tennis

Disappointing season ends for men’s basketball

March 3, 2010 by Ryan Cantrell

A frustrating season came to a close for the Wildcats when West Texas A&M defeated ACU 77-63 in the season finale Saturday. The loss caps a tough season for the men's basketball team; they conclude 8-19 for the season and 1-11 in the LSC South Division. The men's basketball program has struggled, finishing with losing seasons 10 of the past ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Basketball

Tiger needs to straighten his life out

February 21, 2010 by Ryan Cantrell

Tiger Woods issued a statement Friday apologizing for his behavior off the links. Last November the media reported Tiger had allegedly been cheating on his wife with multiple women. Tiger took full responsibility for his actions and apologized to his wife, family, friends and fans. Tiger seemed genuinely sorry for his behavior. He has been in ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Golf, Tiger Woods

Tarleton State sweeps ACU basketball

February 18, 2010 by Ryan Cantrell

The men's and women's basketball teams both dropped games against Tarleton State on Tuesday night. The women's team lost a heartbreaker, 66-64, at the buzzer. The men's team was outscored 17-7 in the last 5:25 of the game to lose 70-60. The women's team battled back from a 16-point deficit to tie the game with seven seconds left. Unfortunately, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Basketball, TSU

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