By Jared Fields, Sports Writer Head coach Shawna Lavender has said all season that her team needs to play a full 40 minutes. Now at the end of the season when they need it the most, the Wildcats put together a full game Saturday in a 85-76 win against Eastern New Mexico to keep their postseason chances alive. "I think the girls understand how ... [Read More…]
Inconsistent play dooms Wildcats against West Texas A&M
By Jared Fields, Sports Editor In a reversal of roles for the women's basketball team, the Wildcats lost Tuesday 82-67 to West Texas A&M. The pattern of the game followed the Wildcats' game against Midwestern State on Saturday, except this time, the Wildcats lost. Against West Texas the Wildcats jumped out to an early 15-5 lead. After the quick ... [Read More…]
Recruiting teasier than ever because of new technology
By Jared Fields, Sports Editor Jessica Johnson earned a spot on the ACU softball team without ever trying out in front of a Wildcat coach. Instead, like many players on the roster, Johnson gained attention from Wildcat coaches from video clips on a Web site. Johnson said she wanted to play college softball but was running out of options her ... [Read More…]
Women get key comeback win to stay in contention for the LSC Postseason Tournament
By Jared Fields, Sports Editor After losing to division leader Tarleton State 83-59 on Thursday, the Wildcats needed a win in Saturday's game against Midwestern State and they got one. The 62-52 victory kept the Wildcats just one-game behind Texas Woman's for the final spot in the LSC Tournament. Texas Woman's will visit Moody Coliseum on Feb. 25 ... [Read More…]
Combine invite gives Manning opportunity to impress scouts
By Jared Fields, Sports Editor If NFL scouts didn't know who Danieal Manning was after the East-West Shrine Game last month, they'll have another chance to see what he can do later this month at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. The combine gives NFL personnel the chance to evaluate player's athletic ability and character. "That's the biggest ... [Read More…]
Wildcats suffer another overtime loss
By Jared Fields, Sports Editor Ahead by two points with 13 seconds left and inbounding the ball, the last thing the Wildcats wanted was a turnover. But that's what happened. On the inbound, sophomore point guard Alex Guiton caught the ball on the run and while trying to stop, dragged her plant foot and was called for traveling. "I thought she ... [Read More…]
Wildcats struggle in 70-64 loss to Tarleton State
By Jared Fields, Sports Editor The Wildcats fought hard against LSC South Division leader Tarleton State on Tuesday, but the team could not overcome poor shooting. The Wildcats shot just 31 percent from the field and allowed 19 offensive rebounds by the TexAnns in the 70-64 loss in Moody Coliseum. The loss drops the team's record to 3-4 in the ... [Read More…]
Wins bring Wildcats closer to top of standings
By Jared Fields, Sports Editor Going into Thursday's road game against Texas A&M-Kingsville, the Wildcats sat at the bottom of the women's basketball Lone Star Conference standings with a 1-3 record. However, after picking up two close wins last weekend, the team moved its way to fourth in the LSC standings. The Wildcats beat Kingsville 71-67, ... [Read More…]
Lady Wildcats take first conference win a blowout
By Jared Fields, Sports Editor Starting conference play with a 0-3 record, the Wildcats, the LSC South pre-season favorite, need wins to keep their post-season dreams alive. Those hopes are why senior Kierstan Barbee said the first conference win Saturday was "very big." Conference play is still in the early part of the season, but Barbee's 14 ... [Read More…]
Seniors make another first for program: Trio earns all-American honors from AVCA
By Jared Fields, Sports Editor At the end of the 2004 season, Amanda Slate asked head coach Brek Horn what it would take to be an all-American. "You get your team to the national tournament and get some national recognition, that's what will make the difference," Horn and staff said to Slate. A year later, the Wildcats just finished making their ... [Read More…]
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