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‘Cats get a new fur coat with Adidas

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The ACU Athletic Department continued their makeover by adding a new brand to their new logo. Earlier this week that Athletic Department announced that they have reached a three-year deal with Adidas, who will sponsor all of the ACU athletic teams. "Adidas came to us with a package that is going to allow us and our coaches to maximize their ... [Read More…]

‘Cats lose heartbreaker

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The men's basketball team traveled to Oklahoma with hopes of upsetting a talented Cameron team, but could not steal the game, losing 67-62 in overtime. For the second time in three games, ACU hit a three with less than a minute left to force overtime, only to fall short in the final five minutes. Freshman Parker Wentz buried a shot from long ... [Read More…]

King Felix, superstar and role model

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In a time when the sports world is is focused on jumping to big markets and snatching up all they can, Felix Hernandez is a breath of fresh air. Hernandez may be the best pitcher in baseball, but because he is stuck in sleepy old Seattle, only die hard fans know about his dominance. The Mariners have not been good for ten years, but every fifth ... [Read More…]

‘Cats stumble in Witchita Falls

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The men's basketball team traveled to Midwestern State in hopes stealing a win on the road, but could not finish off a furious comeback, and lost 60-55. The first half was a defensive battle, as both teams shot below 35% from the field. The 'Cats went into the locker room down only five points on the road 30-25. "I thought we played really well ... [Read More…]

Offensive firepower surges into the huddle

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ACU welcomed 18 new football players to the big country in their inaugural Division One recruiting class, including a talented group of offensive playmakers. The two quarterbacks head coach Ken Collums and his staff will welcome to the fold have dual threat abilities that the Wildcats have not seen in quite some time. Will Weathers played his ... [Read More…]

Overtime unfriendly to ‘Cats

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The men's basketball team faced off against Tarleton State in a crucial Lone Star Conference matchup, but fell just short with a 75-70 overtime loss. The Wildcat defense played smart basketball in the first half, playing sound defense and keeping the Texans off the free throw line the entire first twenty minutes. The solid defense coupled with ... [Read More…]

ACU’s clutch free-throws sink Lions

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The men's basketball team travelled to Commerce with their playoff hopes hanging in the balance, and left the Lion's den with a 60-57 win. The victory puts the 'Cats in the all-important eighth position in the Lone Star Conference, with eight teams qualifying for post-season play. ACU shut down the Lions in the first half, giving up just 18 ... [Read More…]

‘Cats lose to Dogs on the road

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The men's basketball team traveled to Eastern New Mexico with hopes of stealing a win on the road, but they came up just one point short, falling 65-64. "We played really well on the road in Portales," head coach Joe Golding said. "I was very proud of our guys. ENMU shot 37% from the floor and we played really well on defense and we outrebounded ... [Read More…]

ACU club lacrosse team at a crossroads

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The men's lacrosse team is preparing for their season next year and a tournament in the spring, but they are in need of financial help. The club team is about $18,000 short of being able to participate in their sport for the next year, and needs the money in order to represent ACU across the state as a team. "I know it sounds like a lot of money ... [Read More…]

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