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What the true NBA MVP looks like

February 26, 2019 by Max Preston

More than any other sport today, it seems that NBA fans and analysts have been begging the question all season, who is this year's most valuable player? I've been a true fan of the NBA ever since I could understand basketball and I have to say, the standards and qualifications for the MVP have become confusing. Each night, players are praised ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Sports

Wildcats earn trip to Katy despite loss to Lions

February 24, 2019 by Max Preston

The men's basketball team clinched a spot in the Southland Conference postseason tournament Saturday, despite falling to Southeastern Louisiana 75-66. After the dismissal of juniors B.J. Maxwell and Jalone Friday, junior guard Trey Lenox and sophomore center Kolton Kohl moved into the starting lineup. Seniors Jaren Lewis, forward, and Jaylen ... [Read More…]

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Friday, Maxwell dismissed from team

February 21, 2019 by Lauren Franco and Max Preston

Redshirt juniors B.J. Maxwell and Jalone Friday were dismissed from the basketball team Thursday for "violating university policies and behavior inconsistent with the values of the university," according to a university press release. Maxwell and Friday were both starters for the team during the 2018-19 season. Friday leaves as the team leader ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Breaking News, News, Sports

Full Circle: Golding returns as head coach after playing for Wildcats

February 19, 2019 by Max Preston

Head men's basketball coach Joe Golding has been the Wildcats' mentor for eight seasons now, but people may not know his history with ACU runs deep. Golding came from Wichita Falls and was recruited as a player by the Wildcats. He chose to wear purple and white for his college career after taking a successful visit and being convinced by former ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats nab former South Dakota State coach as defensive coordinator

February 14, 2019 by Max Preston

The football team officially introduced the now former South Dakota State University defensive coordinator as the successor to Tremaine Jackson. Clint Brown comes from a ten year career at fellow FCS school SDSU. He was the co-defensive coordinator for his first four years and became the lone coordinator his final six. He found out about earning ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats fall just short in double overtime thriller with Sam Houston

February 9, 2019 by Max Preston

The Wildcats fought a tough battle Saturday evening in their second matchup against Sam Houston State this season, and ultimately fell short 90-85 in a classic double overtime game. In regulation, the second game was almost identical to the first one in Huntsville as ACU fell behind 37-23 at halftime. In the first 13 minutes of the second half, ... [Read More…]

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Franklin scores season-high, Wildcats runaway late at Lamar

February 7, 2019 by Max Preston

Senior guard Jaylen Franklin scored a season-high 22 points, 20 in the second half, to help lift the Wildcats over Lamar 75-64 on the road Wednesday evening. ACU continues to build on its conference record as the team moves to 8-2 and 19-4 overall. Lamar falls to 4-6 in Southland and 11-12 overall after the loss. The Wildcats found themselves ... [Read More…]

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Triple J, Triple Threat: Jaylen, Jaren and Jalone provide experience as upperclassmen leaders

January 31, 2019 by Max Preston

If you’re familiar with men’s basketball, you most likely know the three J’s of the Wildcats. Jaylen, Jaren and Jalone. Seniors Jaylen Franklin and Jaren Lewis and redshirt junior Jalone Friday have been starters of the men’s basketball team since their second year on campus. They now find themselves as experienced leaders of a squad with six ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Features, Sports

Belichick, Brady: a once-in-a-century pair

January 31, 2019 by Max Preston

During the 2018 NFL season, the Patriots were counted out and slept on week after week despite having basically the same roster as the previous two seasons. We all learned what happens when you make the dynamic duo of Bill Belichick and Tom Brady underdogs in any game. It simply fuels their fire and now we're about to witness the ninth Super ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Sports

Wildcats claim pivotal match in thrilling second half

January 31, 2019 by Max Preston

Junior guards Payten Ricks and B.J. Maxwell converted on two free throws each in the closing seconds of Wednesday's matchup with Texas A&M-Corpus Christi as the Wildcats came away with a 78-71 victory. Coming into the game, the Islanders were right behind ACU in the standings at third place. With the victory, the Wildcats keep ahold of the ... [Read More…]

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