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Wildcats fall short of No. 10 McNeese

October 7, 2018 by Max Preston

The football team had a chance to upset No. 10 McNeese Saturday in the closing seconds of the game, but came up short on its final drive and fell 24-21. McNeese looked like they wanted to run away with the game in the first quarter as their first drive of the game went for eight plays and 83 yards capped off by a six-yard pass from senior ... [Read More…]

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The Adam Dorrel Show #5 – 2018

October 6, 2018 by Amber Chavez, Max Preston and Madison Crites

Grant, Max and Coach discuss last week's loss against Incarnate Word and preview the upcoming game against McNeese. Madison Crites speaks with running back Billy McCrary about his performance during last week's game. https://youtu.be/NYzAvwp7Z1c ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports, The Adam Dorrel Show

Wildcats prepare for road challenge against No. 10 McNeese

October 4, 2018 by Max Preston

The football team is faced with a road tester against FCS No. 10 McNeese after a tough two-game losing streak. McNeese is 3-0 in conference play with wins over Houston Baptist, Nicholls and Stephen F. Austin. Overall, the team is 4-1 with a win against Northern Colorado and a 30-3 loss to a talented BYU squad. ACU is in search of its second ... [Read More…]

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Incarnate Word ruins Wildcats’ return home

September 29, 2018 by Max Preston

The Incarnate Word Cardinals handed ACU its second-straight loss Saturday evening in Wildcat Stadium with a score of 44-34. With the loss the Wildcats are now 2-3 overall and 1-2 in conference, while the Cardinals move to 2-2 this season and 2-0 in Southland play. Redshirt sophomore quarterback Luke Anthony completed 35 passes out of 55 ... [Read More…]

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The Adam Dorrel Show #4 – 2018

September 29, 2018 by Amber Chavez, Max Preston and Madison Crites

Grant, Max and Coach recap last week's loss to SFA and preview the upcoming game against Incarnate Word. Madison Crites speaks with offensive linemen Slayde Anderson and Jon Crisp. https://youtu.be/p5i2e7Xi2vk ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports, The Adam Dorrel Show

Wildcats return home to face Incarnate Word

September 27, 2018 by Max Preston

ACU will return home to face the Incarnate Word Cardinals and try to bounce back from their close loss to SFA the previous week. UIW has a 1-2 overall record this season, however, the two losses can be seen as deceiving. The Cardinals faced a now 2-1 FBS New Mexico team in Albuquerque and lost 62-30 for their first game of the season. In ... [Read More…]

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Optimist Sportscast – September 26, 2018

September 26, 2018 by Amber Chavez and Max Preston

Sports Director Max Preston brings the latest in ACU sports. https://youtu.be/19OdYJwAxjw ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports, Videos

Slow start puts Wildcats short of SFA

September 23, 2018 by Max Preston

The Wildcats weren't successful in claiming a third-straight victory Saturday evening as they fell to Stephen F. Austin 24-21 in Nacogdoches. SFA got on the board first and scored the only points of the first quarter with a field goal from junior kicker Storm Ruiz. ACU then claimed the lead late in the second quarter as junior transfer ... [Read More…]

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The Adam Dorrel Show #3 – 2018

September 22, 2018 by Amber Chavez, Max Preston and Madison Crites

Grant, Max and Coach recap last week's conference win against Houston Baptist and preview the upcoming game against Stephen F. Austin. Madison Crites speaks with running backs Tracy James and Billy McCrary. https://youtu.be/AUHoDWMlH40 ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports, The Adam Dorrel Show

Football stays on the road for SFA

September 21, 2018 by Max Preston

Head coach Adam Dorrel and the Wildcats look to win their third game in a row this weekend against Stephen F. Austin for the first time since the team beat Troy, UIW and HBU in 2014. Last season, ACU welcomed SFA to Abilene for Wildcat Stadium's second game ever. The Lumberjacks, however, escaped with a 20-10 victory. ACU has momentum going ... [Read More…]

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