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Soccer prepares for last WAC series against UTRGV, SFA

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The Wildcats prepare for their last Western Athletic Conference series against the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley on Thursday and back home for Stephen F. Austin on Saturday. ACU heads into this series with a 4-8-4 overall record and a 0-6-3 conference record. The Wildcats hope to bring home a long awaited win to close out ... [Read More…]

Soccer falls in home weekend series against Utah Valley, Seattle U

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The Wildcats were home this weekend where they hosted Utah Valley and Seattle U, resulting in two losses for ACU. Friday, the Wildcats took on Utah Valley, where it resulted in a loss, 1-4. Head coach Casey Wilson said he thought his team played well despite the losses. "Those teams were not top of the standings but we had every opportunity ... [Read More…]

Soccer heads back home for Utah Valley, Seattle U

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The Wildcats hit their home field again after being away for almost a month. ACU will host Utah Valley and Seattle U this weekend. With the recent double matchup with no WAC wins, the Wildcats go into this weekend with a 4-6-4 overall record and a 0-4-3 conference record. Chayse Thorn, sophomore forward from Rowlett, has been a crucial part ... [Read More…]

Wildcats fail to gain first WAC win on West Coast series

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The Wildcats recently met with Grand Canyon and California Baptist this past weekend on the road, ending in a loss and tie. On Friday, ACU headed to Pheonix, Arizona to take on Grand Canyon for the first time this season, ending in a loss, 2-4. "It can be a cruel game," head coach Casey Wilson said. "Especially when it comes to finishing ... [Read More…]

Wildcats prepare for West Coast WAC trip to CBU, GCU

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The Wildcats prepare to hit the road to travel to Arizona then California to take on Grand Canyon and California Baptist for conference play. ACU comes off of their off week, rested and ready to take on the second half of the conference. "I think it's good to get a breath of fresh air," head coach Casey Wilson said. "To get our legs back and ... [Read More…]

Zach Smith goes Bananas in Savannah

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Zach Smith performs a TikTok dance. He steps up to bat and hits a single. He runs to first base in a bright yellow kilt, points to his coach’s shirt, and as the coach looks down, Zach kisses him on the head. This is no ordinary baseball game. This is the Savannah Bananas.  Smith, a pitcher for the ACU Wildcat baseball team from Abilene, accepted ... [Read More…]

Soccer looks to gain first WAC win against Sam Houston, New Mexico State

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The Wildcats head on the road to take on Sam Houston and New Mexico State for their third-weekend matchups of conference play. ACU walks into this weekend with a 0-1-2 conference record, hoping to secure their first win. "It's going to be tough logistically, going on the road," head coach Casey Wilson said. "I think if we can overcome any ... [Read More…]

Soccer has tough weekend against Southern Utah, Utah Tech

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The Wildcats faced difficult competition this past week in a 1-1 draw against Southern Utah on Friday and a 2-1 loss to Utah Tech on Sunday. Utah Tech, formerly known as Dixie State, changed their name prior to the upcoming season. Southern Utah joined the Western Athletic Conference over the summer. Friday night, the Wildcats met Southern ... [Read More…]

Wildcats splits start of WAC play with Tarleton

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The Wildcats met Tarleton for the start of Western Athletic Conference play, where it ended in a tie, 1-1. "We just missed a lot of opportunities," head coach Casey Wilson said. "It was similar to the Texas Southern game where we were in and around. We just weren't able to put the ball away." ACU started off the game strong when they scored ... [Read More…]

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