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Wildcats finish successful weekend at Hawaii Tournament

March 2, 2022 by Kaylee Kahn

The Wildcats competed in Hawaii this past weekend, ending in a strong 3-2 record. "This was an incredible experience," head coach Abigail Farler said. "I am really proud of how the girls showed up. We came in wanting a bonding experience and wanting to play some really competitive teams. We walked out with a winning record and I'm proud of ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats finish 3-2 at North Texas Tournament

February 23, 2022 by Kaylee Kahn

The Wildcats were on the road this past weekend in Melissa at the University of North Texas Tournament, splitting the weekend, 3-2. Friday afternoon, ACU played Nevada concluding in a win, 4-3. The Wildcats and Wolves had no previous meetings prior to this game. Sydney Kaiser, sophomore catcher from Pflugerville, Shaylee Alani, junior ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats open season against Creighton, Idaho State at UTEP Tournament

February 15, 2022 by Kaylee Kahn

The Wildcats headed on the road this past weekend for the University of Texas at El Paso Tournament in El Paso, ending in a 2-4 record. "I think this was a good weekend for them," head coach Abigail Farler said. "To learn the information they need to utilize going into a weekend to feel more prepared." Friday morning, ACU played against Idaho ... [Read More…]

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ACU, Tarleton rivalry revamped after matchup in WAC conference play

February 15, 2022 by Kaylee Kahn

The Wildcats (17-7, 8-5) gained their sixth-straight win after defeating Tarleton (11-14, 6-6) Saturday night, 77-63. ACU and Tarleton have revamped their previous Lone Star Conference rivalry back from 2007-13. Tarleton has a defeating history with the Wildcats, with an overall historical record of 10-2. "Obviously it's an old school rivalry ... [Read More…]

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Softball eager for the start of spring season in new conference

February 8, 2022 by Kaylee Kahn

The Wildcats will return to the plate on Feb. 11 for their season opener against Idaho State. The Wildcats ended their 2021 season with a record of 14-33, falling in the first round of the Southland Conference tournament to Southeastern Louisiana. With this being ACU's first season in the Western Athletic Conference, its schedule adds Lamar, ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats prepare for FCS National Champion Sam Houston for final home game

November 19, 2021 by Kaylee Kahn

ACU will stay home for its final game of the season this Saturday against the 2020 FCS National Champion, Sam Houston State. The last match up these two teams had was in 2019, where the Wildcats lost 10-24. These teams have a history dating back to 2014, including only one ACU win in 2018. Last week, the Wildcats broke its two-game losing ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats’ first WAC season comes to a close after a tough road series

November 4, 2021 by Kaylee Kahn

The Wildcats met the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley Thursday night in Edinburg and Lamar Saturday afternoon in Beaumont for the last weekend series of the regular season. First, ACU took a devastating loss against UTRGV, resulting in a score of 1-2. The last time the Wildcats and Vaqueros met, ACU secured the win in overtime, 3-2. ... [Read More…]

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ACU defeats the undefeated in final home series of 2021 regular season

October 26, 2021 by Kaylee Kahn

The Wildcats hosted Sam Houston Friday night and Stephen F. Austin Sunday afternoon for their last home weekend series of the regular season, securing the victory against both teams with a score of 2-1 against Sam Houston and 3-1 against Stephen F. Austin. ACU met Sam Houston earlier in October, where it resulted in a loss, 1-2. Knowing this, ... [Read More…]

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ACU loses two straight games in weekend road trip

October 11, 2021 by Kaylee Kahn

The Wildcats went on the road this weekend taking on Stephen F. Austin resulting 0-3, and Sam Houston, resulting 1-2. ACU headed to Nacogdoches Friday night to play Stephen F. Austin. Right as the whistle blew, SFA took the ball and started attacking. Only four minutes into the game, the Lumberjacks Colleen Feagins, a junior forward from ... [Read More…]

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ACU to meet Stephen F. Austin and Sam Houston for first conference road series

October 8, 2021 by Kaylee Kahn

The Wildcats will hit the road this weekend to face Stephen F. Austin and Sam Houston, facing off against both teams for the first time this season. "It was so nice being able to see our confidence grow over the span of the homestand," head coach Casey Wilson said. "It is just about the right time, being three games into the conference." The ... [Read More…]

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