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Basketball teams play on a national stage

January 28, 2014 by Matthew Sloan

Both ACU basketball teams took the court in Moody Coliseum Saturday in front of a nationwide audience. The men's and women's basketball games were broadcasted on ESPN3 because of their new affiliation with the Southland Conference, which gave both the ACU teams and fans some national exposure. "It was a great experience for me," said Ethan ... [Read More…]

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Collums inks four-year deal

January 14, 2014 by Matthew Sloan

Head football coach Ken Collums has signed a 4-year extension to remain with ACU. The announcement of the agreement came just a day after he interviewed to be head coach at the University of Central Arkansas. Collums just finished his second year as ACU's head coach, leading the Wildcats to a 6-5 record. Collums was 13-9 over his first two ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports Tagged With: Football, Ken Collums

Biggio, Piazza among BBWAA casualties

January 14, 2014 by Matthew Sloan

Every January, the Baseball Writer's Association of America casts their votes to induct the newest members of the baseball Hall of Fame. After this year's vote, it is clear that the voting process needs to be changed. Let me preface this by saying that Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and Frank Thomas are all deserving candidates. However, the BBWAA ... [Read More…]

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5 best college football games of my life

December 5, 2013 by Matthew Sloan

The 2013 Iron Bowl was one of the best college football games I have ever seen. Chris Davis will forever be remembered in Alabama, and throughout the nation, for his 109 yard return of a missed field goal that ruined Nick Saban's dynasty and sent millions of Crimson Tide fans into a tailspin. When Davis crossed the end zone Saturday night, I sat ... [Read More…]

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Senior class walks away as living legends

November 21, 2013 by Matthew Sloan

As the ACU football team says goodbye to one of the greatest classes in the history of the program, it is never too early to wonder who will step up next season. Offensively, for the second straight year, a new quarterback will step into the limelight with humongous shoes to fill. John David Baker followed up the insane numbers of Mitchell Gale ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columnists, Sports Tagged With: Football, sports column

New division, same success

November 21, 2013 by Matthew Sloan

The ACU football team wrapped up their inaugural season as a Div. I football last Saturday, earning their eighth straight winning season and showing ACU fans the best is yet to come. "Nobody is ever satisfied with losing more games than you win," head coach Ken Collums said. "Having a winning season is a relief at some level because it should ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Football

Big win on the Prairie for ACU

November 19, 2013 by Matthew Sloan

The ACU football team travelled to Prairie View A&M looking for their eighth straight winning season and secured a 65-45 victory. "We liked our matchups offensively versus their defense," head coach Ken Collums said. "Offensively, they moved so fast. They might have been the fastest offense we have ever faced, just as far as their operating ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports Tagged With: Football

Golding age of Goodenough guards

November 14, 2013 by Matthew Sloan

Both ACU basketball teams are a few games into their inaugural Div. I season and it is already clear that this is a golden age of ACU guard-play in Moody Coliseum. Offensively, head coaches Joe Golding and Julie Goodenough have players that can score from anywhere on the court, which means ACU fans will get to enjoy an exciting brand of ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columnists, Sports Tagged With: Men's Basketball, sports column, Women's Basketball

Officials, turnovers doom Wildcats

November 12, 2013 by Matthew Sloan

The ACU football team travelled to San Antonio to take on Incarnate Word for the second time in a month, but a last-minute touchdown wiped off the board and the 'Cats lost 34-31. With less than a minute left in the game, quarterback John David Baker connected with wide receiver Taylor Gabriel for a touchdown. The officials threw a flag for what ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports Tagged With: Football

ACU vs NMSU highlights

October 30, 2013 by Matthew Sloan

The ACU football team traveled to New Mexico to take on FBS member New Mexico State and lost 34-29. Charkandrick West scored a couple of touchdowns in the loss. Darrell Cantu-Harkless caught a touchdown pass as well. ACU almost executed a Hail Mary in the closing seconds to win the game. Taylor Gabriel recorded 15 catches in the game. Editing ... [Read More…]

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