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Earle continues milestone year in a 1,000-point career

January 16, 2025 by Lindsey Blasingame

In the age of the transfer portal, it is becoming increasingly rare for athletes to remain in the same program for their whole career.  However, for Bella Earle, there was never a question of her decision to stay loyal.  Earle, senior guard from Corinth, is in her final year of eligibility after spending all four years of her collegiate ... [Read More…]

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‘Buying in’ leads to hot streak for women’s basketball

January 14, 2025 by Lindsey Blasingame

After winning every game in the month of December, the Wildcats split the first two games of conference play, giving them 10 wins in their last 11 games.  The one loss was the conference opener against Utah Valley University in a game that went to double overtime.  A key factor in this hot streak was the team’s defense, Assistant Coach ... [Read More…]

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Slow offensive night leads to loss in Waco for men’s basketball

December 13, 2024 by Lindsey Blasingame

The Wildcats traveled to Waco on Monday to take on Baylor University to gain more experience at a fast pace against a Power Four school.  The team lost 88-57 to the Bears, but statistically, the second half was better than the first.  Only scoring 22 points in the first half, the Wildcats could not establish a consistent offense. The team ... [Read More…]

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Women’s basketball defeats former conference opponent, extend winning streak

December 5, 2024 by Lindsey Blasingame

The Wildcats traveled to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Wednesday night and beat the Vaqueros 59-45. Hot off winning the Florida International Tournament over Thanksgiving, the Wildcats looked to extend their winning streak to four games.  A strong defense helped the team triumph over UTRGV, forcing 25 turnovers, 13 of which were ... [Read More…]

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Outstanding defense gives Wildcats shutout in first FCS playoff victory

December 2, 2024 by Lindsey Blasingame

When they hosted Northern Arizona University on Saturday, the Wildcats shut out the Lumberjacks 24-0 with a strong defensive effort.  The team's first trip to the postseason in Div. I required the same preparation and process used throughout the season. “It’s the first time since I've been here that we've been practicing during Thanksgiving,” ... [Read More…]

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Volleyball season ends for the Wildcats in Arlington

November 21, 2024 by Lindsey Blasingame

The Wildcats faced off against the top-seed University of Texas at Arlington Mavericks on Thursday night and lost in three sets as part of the Western Athletic Conference Tournament.  This was the Wildcats’ third matchup against UTA this season, and the previous two were losses in three sets each.  Hannah Gonzalez, sophomore middle blocker ... [Read More…]

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Women’s basketball aims to be ‘bigger, faster, stronger’ after season’s first loss

November 15, 2024 by Lindsey Blasingame

In the first week of the season, the women’s basketball team has gone 2-1, with a three-point loss to Stephen F. Austin University in the team’s most recent game.  Meredith Mayes, sophomore center from Bixby, Oklahoma, led the team in scoring against SFA with 20 points and 13 rebounds.  Another key contributor against the Lumberjacks was ... [Read More…]

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Volleyball clinches tournament berth with win over Grand Canyon

November 15, 2024 by Lindsey Blasingame

Even though the Wildcats did not need a win to secure a spot in the Western Athletic Conference tournament, they went ahead and got one anyway.  In Thursday’s game against Grand Canyon University, the Wildcats won three sets to one and hit .242 as a team.  Head Coach Ijeoma Moronu Alstrup has told her team all season they need to control what ... [Read More…]

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Volleyball extends losing streak as season nears end

November 7, 2024 by Lindsey Blasingame

After Thursday’s five-set loss to Utah Valley University, the Wildcats find themselves on an eight-game losing streak. Despite the loss, Madeline Guffy, senior setter from Krum, reached an impressive milestone: 2,000 career assists. Guffy’s 2,000th assist came in the fourth set on a set to Bryley Steinhilber, senior outside hitter from Kennedale. ... [Read More…]

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Strong defensive effort leads Wildcats to season’s first win

November 7, 2024 by Lindsey Blasingame

Basketball season has officially begun for the Wildcat women's team, and it started with a 57-point win over the University of the Southwest on Monday night.  In a game highlighted by good shooting and ball distribution, Head Coach Julie Goodenough said she was especially proud of the defensive effort given by her team.  “The deflections ... [Read More…]

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