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West Texas A&M delivers 40-24 Homecoming loss to Wildcats

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By Jared Fields, Sports Editor Once again, costly mistakes and turnovers allowed West Texas A&M more than enough opportunities to give the Wildcats a Homecoming loss in front of 10,000 fans at Shotwell Stadium on Saturday. The Wildcats' 40-24 loss was their fourth in a row and drops the team to 2-5 on the year, 2-4 in Lone Star Conference ... [Read More…]

At 22, freshman quarterback Billy Malone rediscoveres his love of the game

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By Jared Fields, Sports Editor One year ago, ACU starting quarterback Billy Malone wasn't playing football; doctors said he couldn't anymore. He gave up on going to school, and he owed Tulane University money for parking tickets. He was done with it all. Once a highly recruited quarterback out of North Lamar High School in Paris, Texas, Malone ... [Read More…]

Wildcats face undefeated Buffaloes for Homecoming

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By Jared Fields, Sports Editor The Wildcats' recent offensive production has been impressive. In the last two games, ACU has thrown for 488 and 354 yards, respectively. Quarterback Billy Malone is second in the Lone Star Conference in passing yards per game, total offense and pass efficiency, behind West Texas A&M quarterback Dalton Bell, whose ... [Read More…]

Last second ASU field goal downs Wildcats

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By Jared Fields, Sports Editor Rashon Myles sat outside the locker room at San Angelo Stadium as he cut off the tape wrapped around his right ankle and shook his head in disbelief. "Bottom line, we limit our mistakes, and we'll be an undefeated team," Myles said after the Wildcats third loss in a row, a 27-24 loss to the Angelo State ... [Read More…]

The Wildcats begin stretch of LSC-South opponents with longtime rilval ASU

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By Jared Fields, Sports Editor Halfway through the season with the toughest and most important part of the schedule ahead, the Wildcats find themselves at the bottom of a deep hole. The Wildcats are 2-3 and face rival Angelo State at 7 p.m. Saturday in San Angelo Stadium. The Rams are 5-1 with their only loss coming last week against Eastern New ... [Read More…]

Tough division teams ahead for ACU

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By Jared Fields, Sports Editor Senior outside hitter Michelle Bernhardt played another big game for the Wildcats on Friday, as the Wildcats easily handled another non-conference team Friday, beating St. Mary's 3-0. The Wildcats put away St. Mary's with scores of 30-20, 30-18, and 30-21 to extend their win streak to 14 matches for the year and 29 ... [Read More…]

Wildcats need win against Savages

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By Jared Fields, Sports Editor The Wildcats look to get back on track Saturday as they play Southeastern Oklahoma State in their final Lone Star Conference crossover game of the year. The Savages go into Saturday's 2:30 p.m. match up with a 2-2 record, and are they are 1-2 in conference play. Despite the Savages' mediocre record, head coach ... [Read More…]

Wildcats ready for Greyhounds’ running game

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By Jared Fields, Sports Editor If the Wildcats' first three games have been any indication on how the season will be, then Saturday's 6 p.m game against Eastern New Mexico at Shotwell Stadium should be just as exciting. The Wildcats enter Saturday's game with a 2-1 overall record, and are tied for the conference lead with a 2-0 record. The ... [Read More…]

Wildcats earn second win with 27-18 victory over Texas A&M-Commerce

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By Jared Fields, Sports Editor In front of a packed home crowd, ACU pulled away early to clinch a 27-18 win against longtime rival Texas A&M-Commerce. Once again, junior Danieal Manning made the difference for the Wildcats. Manning returned the first punt of the game for a touchdown, and forced a fumble near the end zone to save a score. "Every ... [Read More…]

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