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Wildcats pull away gaining their first WAC win

December 30, 2022 by Kaylee Kahn

The Wildcats headed to Stephenville this past week taking on Tarleton for the start of the Western Athletic Conference play, resulting in a Wildcat win, 61-43. ACU and Tarleton both came into this matchup with a 6-5 overall record, but Tarleton held an undefeated record at home so far this season, making the Wildcats break the streak. The ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports

Wildcats lose a close battle against Oral Roberts

December 12, 2022 by Kaylee Kahn

The Wildcats traveled to Tulsa, Oklahoma this past weekend taking on the Oral Roberts Eagles, where they fell 81-87. ACU currently holds a 4-5 overall record, with an undefeated home record, 3-0, but has yet to gain a win on the road, 0-4. Oral Roberts on the other hand, has an overall record of 3-7 and is preparing to start conference play in ... [Read More…]

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From house to residence hall: Dr. Macaluso moves to Bullock, connects with students

November 23, 2022 by Kaylee Kahn

Living in a two-bedroom apartment below college freshman boys with two children is not the ideal residence for most people. But Dr. Suzie Macaluso is thriving in ACU’s Bullock Hall as she embraces the challenge and opportunity to impact students’ lives. Macaluso serves as an associate professor of sociology and gerontology and the director of ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats prepare to fight to secure WAC Championship title

November 17, 2022 by Kaylee Kahn

ACU, the lone undefeated Western Athletic Conference team, heads into the final game of the regular season taking on Stephen F. Austin for the WAC Championship in Wildcat Stadium. The Wildcats move into this game with a 7-3 overall record and a 3-0 conference record, holding the top spot in the conference. This is the first time ACU has reached ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports

Gallery: Wildcats fall to tough competition against Texas A&M

November 17, 2022 by Kaylee Kahn

The Wildcats fell to Texas A&M this past weekend, 58-77, after striving to create an upset. This sent the Wildcats home with a 1-1 record starting out the season, taking on McMurry at home Nov. 15. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: The Wildcats gain victory over Sam Houston making ACU Div. I history

November 17, 2022 by Kaylee Kahn

The Wildcats gained their seventh win of the season after taking down Sam Houston State University, 45-28. This win gives ACU its first season of Div. I history with seven wins and puts them in the WAC Championship game this Friday against SFA. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries

Wildcats season ends after tough losses from UTRGV, New Mexico State

November 16, 2022 by Kaylee Kahn

The Wildcats' season comes to a close after falling to the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley Thursday, 1-3, and New Mexico State Saturday, 0-3. These two games were crucial for the Wildcats in getting the chance to make the Western Athletic Conference Tournament, but they ended up falling short. The Wildcats ended their season with a ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: ACU VB, Head coach Alisa Blair

ACU falls to Sam Houston in road rematch

November 6, 2022 by Kaylee Kahn

The Wildcats met the Sam Houston Bearkats for the second time this season, ultimately falling , 1-3. After this weekend, ACU now has a 7-17 overall record with a 4-8 conference record. In the first set, Sam Houston won by a close margin, 25-20. Yet, ACU was able to bounce in the second set to gain the win, 25-22. The third set was taken by a ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats prepare for matchup against Sam Houston

November 4, 2022 by Kaylee Kahn

The Wildcats head to Huntsville this weekend to take on Sam Houston for the second time in conference play. "I think our girls are doing a really good job of protecting our house," head coach Alisa Blair said. "They know the game plan and just making sure that each team that we play is different and we're gonna capitalize yet." ACU heads into ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats close season with two losses and change in leadership

November 2, 2022 by Kaylee Kahn

The Wildcats took on the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley and Stephen F. Austin this past weekend, resulting in a double loss, and the departure of long-time head coach, Casey Wilson. "I thought that although our soccer team did not have the success they were looking for," Vice President of athletics Zack Lassiter said. "I thought they ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: acu soccer, Head coach Casey Wilson, Zack Lassiter

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