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ACU vs. New Mexico Highlands highlights

September 17, 2013 by Matthew Sloan

Game highlights from ACU's win over New Mexico Highlands 52-28. John David Baker threw five touchdowns and Taylor Gabriel caught three touchdowns in the victory. Nick Finney scored a defensive touchdown for the Wildcats as well. Edited by: Matthew Sloan Video by: Kara Stutesman and Matthew Sloan ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Sports, Videos Tagged With: Archive, Football

Athletics Dept. rebuilding for Div. I play

September 17, 2013 by Matthew Sloan

As the athletic department moves into new territory with Div. I athletics, the student body needs to be aware of some things that will be different in the coming years. The first and probably most obvious change is the new opponents ACU will be playing. ACU has already taken down Texas Tech in volleyball. The women's basketball team is taking on ... [Read More…]

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ACU dominates New Mexico Highlands

September 14, 2013 by Matthew Sloan

The ACU football team had their first test of the season Saturday and passed with flying colors in a 52-28 victory over N.M. Highlands. The Wildcats jumped out to an early 10-0 lead behind an 87-yard touchdown pass from John David Baker to Darian Hogg. From there ACU continued to create separation and the game was never close. The Cowboys ... [Read More…]

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Renner shoots 65 to win tourney

September 13, 2013 by Matthew Sloan

The ACU golf team hosted the Charles Coody West Texas Intercollegiate Monday and Tuesday at Diamondback Golf Club. Junior Corbin Renner stole the show with a final round six-under-par 65 to win the tournament. "I have been talking to coach about doing anything I can to be a team leader this year," Renner said. "To get a win is a huge confidence ... [Read More…]

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Renner shoots 65 to win tourney

September 12, 2013 by Matthew Sloan

The ACU golf team hosted the Charles Coody West Texas Intercollegiate Monday and Tuesday at Diamondback Golf Club. Junior Corbin Renner stole the show with a final round six-under-par 65 to win the tournament. "I have been talking to coach about doing anything I can to be a team leader this year," Renner said. "To get a win is a huge confidence ... [Read More…]

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ACU vs. McMurry football highlights

September 11, 2013 by Matthew Sloan

Game highlights from the ACU v.s. McMurry University Saturday September, 7th at Shotwell Satdium. ACU won the game 60-17 behind great running from Charkandrick West and John David Baker. Edited by: Matthew Sloan and Kara Stutesman Video shot by: Kara Stutesman and Daniel Zepeda ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports, Videos Tagged With: Archive, Football, McMurry Football

Week 1 of NFL brings excitement

September 11, 2013 by Matthew Sloan

After one weekend of NFL football, everyone has already been reminded why they are so passionate about the sport. The fact is the NFL is compelling because each game is critical to a team and nobody knows what to expect. New England needed a last minute comeback to beat the lowly Buffalo Bills behind rookie quarterback E.J. Manuel. However, ... [Read More…]

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Week 1 of NFL brings excitement

September 10, 2013 by Matthew Sloan

After one weekend of NFL football, everyone has already been reminded why they are so passionate about the sport. The fact is the NFL is compelling because each game is critical to a team and nobody knows what to expect. New England needed a last minute comeback to beat the lowly Buffalo Bills behind rookie quarterback E.J. ... [Read More…]

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

Wildcats run over McMurry 60-17

September 7, 2013 by Matthew Sloan

The Wildcats followed up a record-setting performance last week with another dominant offense showing, scoring 60 points in a 60-17 victory against McMurry Univeristy. ACU was led by senior running back Charcandrick West, who ran for 139 yards and four scores against the War Hawks. West also led the team in receiving yards with 59 yards on four ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports Tagged With: Archive, Football, McMurry Football

Wildcats hammer the Hornets 84-6

August 31, 2013 by Matthew Sloan

The ACU football team took the field for the first time as a Div. I football team and did not disappoint, beating the Concordia Hornets 84-6. Despite barely playing into the third quarter, senior John David Baker shattered the single game ACU passing touchdowns record with seven. "It was fun. Honestly, we were clicking offensively," Baker ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports Tagged With: Archive, Division I, Football

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